POUND, VA.                                              JULY 25, 2023

Tommy Jerald Stanley, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 after a long, but valiant, battle with respiratory illness.

He was born in Pound, VA to Eugene and Bea Stanley and is one of eleven children and a twin to Earl Stanley, who passed away in 2020. Tommy, fondly known as 'Long Hair,' loved trucks. After a career in long-haul trucking, he and his wife, Greta, began Stanley Trucking, a coal hauling business that served as his work, his hobby, and his passion—right up to the end.

Tall, strong, and lean in stature, Tommy was the quiet type who was often more likely to listen and reflect than be the center of attention. Other times his quick wit would be delivered with a deep laugh and smiling blue eyes or a pointed look that said nothing and everything all at once. Above all, his family and friends knew him to be honest and integral.

He is preceded in death by his son, William; daughter, Amanda; his parents, Eugene and Bea Stanley; siblings, Bill Stanley, Earl Stanley, Don Stanley, Jimmy Stanley, Bobby Joel Stanley and Diane Addington.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Greta Stanley; daughter, Samantha Stanley and husband David Kim; son, Tommy James Stanley and wife Jessica; step-son, Michael Boggs and wife Vickie; step-son, Camron Boggs and wife Haley; grandchildren, Kaydence Stanley, Kingston Stanley, Kamiya Stanley and Legend Stanley; step-grandchildren, Shae Willis, Bryson Boggs and Camley Boggs; siblings, June Strouth and husband Jerry, Carolyn Strouth, Betty Robinson and husband Brent and David Stanley and a large extended family of whom he was extremely proud. Special thanks to David Stanley and Bryson Boggs for always being there when they were needed.

Tommy requested that there be no services in his remembrance rather that those who love him remember fondly the times spent together.

Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Sturgill Funeral Home 1621 Norton Road SW Wise, VA 24293 is in charge of arrangements.