Stanley Ray Marley

stanley marley

May 15, 1958 ~ September 5, 2026

Born in: Moore County, NC
Resided in: Seagrove, NC

Stanley Ray Marley, age 68, of Seagrove passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at his home. 

A native of Moore County he was a son of the late Charles and Lula Ritter Marley. Stanley graduated from North Moore High School and earned an associate degree in gunsmithing from Montgomery Community College. He was an avid fly fisherman early in life and enjoyed working with guns. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Chrissy Marley and his first wife Bonnie Faulkner. 

Stanley is survived by daughter Jamie Garner and husband Gary of Robbins; son Nathaniel Marley and wife Ashley of Robbins and Nathaniel’s mother Teresa New; sister Christina Deane and husband Scott of Virginia; brothers Daniel Marley and wife Leanna of Seagrove, Kerry Marley of Fuquay-Varina; and grandchildren Kevin Garner and wife Kaitlyn and Adalyn Marley. 

The family would like to especially thank Dana, Home Health Nurse,  Susan, Stanley’s Hospice nurse and Lauren his wound care nurse for all the care and compassion they showed to Stanley and the family. 

A memorial service will be 4 PM, Saturday September 26, 2026  at Needhams Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 2:30 PM in the sanctuary. 

Services entrusted to Kennedy Funeral Home. 

Condolences may be made at: PinesFunerals.com.

 

Services

Memorial Service: September 26, 2026 4:00 pm

Needham’s Grove Baptist Church
359 Needham’s Grove Road
Seagrove, NC 27341

464-2121

Visitation: September 26, 2026 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Needham’s Grove Baptist Church
359 Needham’s Grove Road
Seagrove, NC 27341

464-2121

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  1. Danny , Christina, Kerry , Jamey, Nathaniel and family, Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Stanley. He will be missed. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come. We love you. Kim and Bruce Williams

  2. Love and prayers to the family, we had a lot of good times together. Rest in Peach my Brother. See you again one day soon.

    Class of “77 and my best friend.

  3. Our prayers go out to Stanley’s family. We would meet at the wound care clinic at times. I never made it to where he lived but that was my fault. May God give you all comfort as only He can. Read John 14 for comfort during this time.

    Paul Horner


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