James Cecil Stanley

James Cecil Stanley, 89, of Aitkin, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Eastwood Assisted Living in Mora.  He was born December 16, 1933 in Anthony, Kansas to Everette and Verla Marie (Smith) Stanley.  James was united in marriage to Faith Allen on December 1, 1952 in Maize, Kansas.  James loved the outdoors and especially spending time with his family. 

James is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Roy, Gloria and Shirley.

James is survived by his loving wife, Faith; children, Crystalie, Jonathan (Deanna), Nathaniel (Deja), Coralie (Paul), Montina (Dan) and Mitchell (Kay); grandchildren, Ricki, Tyler, Troy, Lily, Brandon, Dillon, Logan, Lucas, Dacia, Jacob and Joshua; 8 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; siblings, Velda, Karen, Mary Jane, Ron and Larry; many in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Services will be Friday, July 7th at 1 PM in Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home, Aitkin.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service.  Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.  To sign the guestbook online, go to:  www.srtfuneral.com.  Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.

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