Edgar H. Stanley, 95, was born October 24, 1930 and passed away September 18, 2026. Edgar was a lifelong member of First Pentecostal Church of Starks. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, mowing, cooking and especially making mayhaw jelly but most of we loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, James Stanley, Keith Stanley (Jeanette), and Greg Stanley (Kristen); grandchildren, Rhonda Ship, Candace Stanley, Misty Chester (Charles), Jessica Stanley, Blake Stanley, Cull Stanley (Melissa), and Cray Stanley; great grandchildren, Nathaniel Suchanek, Ethan Montrand, Bowan Beltcher, James Beltcher, Madeline Ship, Molly Gordon, Chayla Chester, Emma Chester, Wynn Chester, Cecile Stanley, and Violet Stanley; 1 great great grandson; sisters, Frankie Brandon and Karrie Williams; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Stanley; children, Ronnie Stanley and Charlotte Ship; grandchildren, Jason Ronald Stanley and Meagan Stanley; parents, Willie and Pearl Bass Stanley; brothers, Charlie Stanley, Shorty Stanley and Jasper Stanley; sisters, Martha Johnson and Gladys Perkins.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2026, and continuing from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2026 at First Pentecostal Church, Starks, Louisiana. Pastor Karl Smith will be officiating. Interment to follow at Miller Annex Cemetery, Starks, Louisiana.