Vernon Eugene "Crad" Stanley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vernon E. “Crad” Stanley age 77, of Creal Springs, IL passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, in the Veteran’s Nursing Care Center of Marion, IL. He was born, Thursday, February 28, 1935, in Creal Springs, IL the son of Vern D. and Elizabeth C. (Turner) Stanley. Vernon attended school in Crab Orchard, IL and was a graduate of Crab Orchard High School. He was united in marriage to Varlyn V. Gosnell on Thursday, February 14, 1995 in Paducah, KY and they have shared the last seventeen years together. He answered the call of this nation by serving in the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Cold War from 1958 until 1963, and after his period of faithful service was honorably discharged. After his discharge he remained in Germany for thirty-six years managing social clubs for the United States Military. After he returned home, he was owner and operator of the “Ferges Assisted Living Center” of Ferges, IL until his retirement in 2003. Vernon was of the Protestant faith. He also was a former member Heyde-Pillow V.F.W. Post No. 1301 and a former member of Eagles Aerie No. 2457 both of Marion, IL. Vernon enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing and spending time with his pets. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and his memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Varlyn V. Stanley of Creal Springs, IL; the children of his wife, daughters, Penny Wisely and her husband, David of Benton, IL, Anita Bruce of St. Charles, MO, Renee Bruce-Walthen and Annie of Hedehusene, Denmark and Megan Holderfield and husband Dylan of Marion, IL; sons, Duane Bruce and Bobby Bruce both of Benton, IL, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren; sister, Linda Feick of St. Louis, MO, several nieces and nephews, other extended family members; special close friends for many years, Robert and Wanda Boyd of Marion, IL and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth C. Mills and his father and stepmother, Vernon and Barbara Stanley. Arrangements for Vernon Eugene “Crad” Stanley were entrusted to the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL. A time of visitation for family and friends was on Friday, November 9, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. with Chaplain Hal Landwehr presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were recorded piano selections. Special recorded vocal selection presented during the service was “Amazing Grace” by Elvis Presley. Chaplain Landwehr invited those attending the service to share comments of memory and there were many memories shared. Interment followed at 12:30 p.m. in Mound City National Cemetery of Mound City, IL. Pallbearers were Dylan Holderfield, Bob DuClos, David Eskew, Sean Eskew, Rich Eskew and Josh Wisely. Military honors were accorded at the graveside by members of the ritual team of local area veterans and the Illinois National Guard Flag Detail. Taps at the graveside was presented by Vernon’s granddaughter, Neshala Warner. Presentation of the flag to Vernon’s wife, Varlyn was by Vernon’s great-nephew, SGT Brad DuClos. At the funeral home during the visitation and service the Illinois Patriot Guard presented a special flag and a walk thru salute tribute. They also rode their motorcycles in file as a tribute in the procession to the cemetery. At the cemetery they presented the flags and special salute tribute as the casket was carried from the hearse to the pavilion for the committal service. After the service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered at Triple-E-BBQ Restaurant in Ullin, IL for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to either “The Franklin County Animal Shelter” or the “Marion Regional Humane Society”. Memorial contribution envelopes were available at the funeral home or were mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL, 62959. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Vernon Eugene "Crad" Stanley

February 28, 1935 - November 6, 2012