Archie Dean Stanley, age 74, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 26 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Bro. Jon White officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at Massey Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Camp Ground Cemetery.
Archie was born November 10, 1951, to Plummer and Stella Thomas Stanley. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and just being outdoors. Archie especially enjoyed spending time in his mechanic shop with his sidekick, Roger.
One of his favorite places to eat was Pap’s, where he enjoyed sitting down for a good meal. But more than anything, Archie loved his family. His grandchildren were very special to him, and some of his happiest times were spent playing with them. He enjoyed getting down in the floor and chasing his grandchildren.
Archie is survived by his two daughters, Marsha Oxner (Tarpley) of Florence, Mississippi, and Laurie Watkins of Louisville; and two sons, Michael Stanley (Kathy) of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, and Thomas Stanley also of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw” to his seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers: Julius “Bill” Stanley, Bobby Stanley (Edna), and Jerry Stanley (Frances); in addition to a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Stanley; his son, William Steve Watkins; his parents; and five siblings: Florene Parker, Geneva Stevenson, Jan White, Larry Stanley, and Clyde Stanley.
Serving as pallbearers are Tarpley Oxner, Josh Watkins, Christopher White, Jon Chapman, Mike Dunn, and Jason Adams. Roger Garrard will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
