Calvin Wayne Stanley, 81, of Wolfe City passed away at home surrounded by family Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born October 30, 1942 in Bokhoma, Oklahoma to Effie Mae Spillman and Henry Willard Stanley. Calvin married Dee Morgan on August 17, 1962 in Dallas, Texas. He worked and retired from General Motors and was a proud member of the UAW Local 816. Together, they had two wonderful children, Paula Renee Waldrep of Dallas (husband, Steve) and Richard Albert Stanley. Calvin and Dee also enjoyed their two grandchildren, Stefanie Ann Herrington of Lucas (husband Challen) and Terry Wayne Moore of Lubbock (wife Summer). However, the light of their lives were becoming great-grandparents to 3 precious boys….Matthew Christopher Lomas of Lucas, Kolson Kent Moore and Adler William Moore of Lubbock. He has a host of brothers, sisters, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of nearly 55 years, Dee and his son Richard. He earned his pilot license where he enjoyed flying his personal planes. Calvin was a member of the Confederate Air Force where he was a chief mechanic for a TBM warbird. In addition to his love for air travel, in his younger years Calvin spent many nights and dollars racing on the Green Valley Raceway in Dallas. He was an active member of the Red River Car Club. After retirement, Calvin spent his time at home restoring his 1950 Ford given to him by Carlton Henslee.
There will be a come and go informal viewing Tuesday, January 23 between 1PM-6PM at the R.W. Owens Funeral Home in Wolfe City, Texas. Services will be held Wednesday January 24, 2024. We will have a procession starting at 1PM at the funeral home and graveside service will be held at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Due to weather concerns, the service will be held at Owens Funeral Home.
I love you uncle Calvin! RIP.
Love, Slim
We are so sorry for the family’s loss of Calvin. May you find comfort in God’s loving arms!
Thoughts are with your family during this time.
Calvin never met a stranger, was always happy.
I miss you daddy.
Love your Dotter
I love you Calvin you will be missed your loving sister Debbie
Will miss you Calvin. Sure enjoyed our road trips in the old cars. RIP.
Our prayers go out to all of Calvin’s loved one and pray that God will grant his divine comfort to each of you. Each of us that are pilots will eventually make that final flight West at some time. I’m thankful that I had the opportunity to work with you for several years and share many enjoyable flying stories.
He was an amazing and generous man. We were all blessed to know him. Sending hugs and prayers. Katie
As we look to the sky perhaps what we see is not only the stars but rather, an opening in heaven; where the light of our lost loved one shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. And as you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens, while holding tight to memories for comfort. John and Ella Johnson
Paula. Just wanted to say what a great man your dad was. I am so blessed to have known him and your mom. Will always remember what a joy they both were. Love and prayers to you and your family