David R. Stanley, 91, of Russellville, passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 29, 1934, in Russellville to the late Rufus Samuel Stanley and Cecil Rust Stanley. He was a graduate of WKU, a mechanical engineer with Rockwell and a member of the Little Rock Church at Epley Station.
He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Ann Shannon of Deltona, Fla. and Becky Stanley Boeck and husband Dean of Russellville; and his granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Boeck of Evansville.
Funeral services for David R. Stanley will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, at Summers and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Ball officiating with burial to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation Friday at the funeral home will be held from noon until the service hour.
Pallbearers: Keith Taylor, Mickey White, Steven White, Mike White, Charlie White, Steve Kees
Memorial donations may be made to the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes, PO Box 930, Nicholasville, KY 40340 or to Southern Paws Animal Rescue, 114 Walker Lane, Russellville KY 42276.