Stanley Ray 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









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
Class of “77 and my best friend.
Paul Horner