Mr. Charles Lee “Tinker” Stanley, age 66, Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 5, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side.
Mr. Stanley was a life-long resident of Washington County and son of the late James “Jim” & Dorothy Kelly Stanley. He was also preceded in death by his beloved dogs “JoJo” and “Bullett”.
He was of the Christian faith.
Mr. Stanley was owner & operator of Stanley’s Garage and worked for Mountain Empire Oil Co./Roadrunner Markets for 40 years. He enjoyed “tinkering” with motors and cars and loved drag racing and dirt track racing. He spent most of his spare time working in his garage.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 38 years, Bonnie Ball Stanley, Jonesborough; sister-in-law, Linda Ball Lett (Darrell); brother-in-law, Dale Ball (Phyllis); nieces, Amanda Hope (Chad), Dotty Ball and Dolly Ball Maupin (Tim); nephew, Blake Lett; great nieces, Darcy Maupin, Riley & Avery Hope; several aunts, uncles and cousins; special friends, Gary Allen, Bob Willett, Donna Cox, Brenda & Arthur Buck and Jack & Bonita Campbell.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Caris Healthcare, nurses, Ginger, Amy, Justin and Michael, Dana Allen & Staff, and Doc & Staff at Value Pharmacy.
Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 pm Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Bryant Collins and Pastor Michael Blair officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 3:00 pm Friday, June 9, 2017 at Eden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Broyles, Ralph Fellers, Randy Quinn, Lewis Miller, Gary Allen, Jack Campbell and Mark Hamby. Honorary pallbearers will be Arthur Buck, Mike Persinger, Dave Archer, Lee Archer, Darrell Lett and Bob Willett.
Bonnie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that the
two of you were soulmates and that you loved
him dearly.
Tinker had a locker beside of mine at
Jonesborough High and I considered him a
friend. His big smile brightened the room.
Dorothy and I worked beside of each other at
Watauga Apparel and I also considered her a
friend. The love of her life was Tinker.
Bonnie, words can not describe how precious you
are to me. We were friends from before we even
went to school. I love you dearly and if you
need anything in the days ahead, please let me
know. You are in my prayers.
So sorry to hear of Lee's passing, My
father Jackie had so much respect and
thought so much of him and so did i. I
grew up in Lee's garage first in his dad's
then his new one he built. He will be so
missed men like him are find. Jack hughes
Tinker, you will be missed, Now you are with Dorthy, Jim and Aunt Irene. you were very special to her. I love you cuz and cherish memories of us and we will all meet in heaven. Sending prayers to all the family.
06/08/2017
Sandy Jones Fannon
Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss. You have my love and
prayers!
06/07/2017
Linda Williams
So sorry to hear, the Stanley family have
my condolences. I didn't know Charles, but
know how it feels when a love one is no
longer with us. Be wishes to this family,
and we look forward to the time when
freedom from a morbid fear of death will
be done away with.
A great employee, co-worker and friend to the end.
We shall meet again in the sweet by and by. Such a
blessing to know one of the best mechanics God put
on this planet. You will be missed dear friend
but God has greater plans for you. Your buddy,
Judy.
Tinker, I love you like another brother. Tell my Mama, Dorothy and Jim that I said, Hello and I love them. See you again my friend... so this is not Good bye.. it is until we see each other again. {{{ Hugs }}} Gail Roe Pate
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear about Tinker. Prayers for you
and your family.
