FRANKLIN – John Gary Stanley passed away at the John F. Keever Solace Center, Asheville, Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 67. John is survived by his loving wife Mellie of 40 years.
John is lovingly remembered by his wife Mellie of the Pine Creek Community, Cullowhee. Also, John is survived by his mother Constance H. Stanley of Asheville; brother Bryant (Marcia) of Cashiers; brother George (widowed) of Asheville; sister Althea Moody (James) of Glenville; sons Dusty of Cullowhee, Jamie Stanley (Jennifer) of Franklin, Tommy Owen (Jodie) of Dalton, GA; and loving granddaughters Zoe White (Casey and great grandson Cayden), and Kiley; and other relatives.
John was born in Fazeley, England in 1952. He attended Glenville High School. He served in the NC National Guard for 6 years and worked approximately 30 years at Cashiers Plastics in Cashiers.
John enjoyed watching movies, rock music, classic cars, and spending time with his family but John most enjoyed giving people wet willies! The grave side funeral service will be held at Pine Creek Baptist Church at a future date.