Billy Fred Stanley (Bill) age 78, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Norton Community Hospital. Mr. Stanley was born in Clintwood, Virginia to the late Fred and Janice Mullins Stanley. He was a 1965 graduate of Clintwood High School, graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and received a master’s degree from Radford University. Mr. Stanley was a United States Navy Veteran. He taught and retired from the Letcher County School System in Kentucky. Mr. Stanley loved the outdoors and coaching Little League Baseball. He was a member of Clintwood Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Stanley was preceded in death by his brother, Jackie Stanley and an infant sibling.

Survivors include his wife, Margo Stanley of Clintwood; two sons, Jordon Stanley and wife Brittany, Sean Stanley and wife, Carly all of Clintwood; grandchildren, Ava Stanley and Easton Stanley of Clintwood; nephew, David Stanley and wife, Shana of Norton, Virginia.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 11th, 3 pm at Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Glenn officiating. 

In lieu of flowers make donations to Ridgeview Little League Baseball P.O. Box 1582  Clintwood, VA 24228