[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]William \u201cBill\u201d T. Stanley 79, of Fuquay-Varina passed away on August 27, 2025 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC.<\/p>\n
Bill was born on April 3, 1946, in Jacksonville, NC to the late Frank and Julia Stanley. He grew up in Roanoke Rapids, NC where he played football at Roanoke Rapids High School. Bill was also an Eagle Scout. After graduation, he attended Western Carolina University (WCU) on a football scholarship and is in their Athletic Hall of Fame. He was in the NC Army National Guard from 1970 to 1977. Bill then had a distinguished career with the North Carolina Community College System as the Academic Vice President at Halifax Community College. He retired from that position in 2000. After retirement, he loved playing golf, supporting WCU, and living in Waynesville, NC.<\/p>\n
Bill loved and was loved by his wife of 34 years, Pamela Little Stanley; daughter, Laura Stanley Kellermanns (Franz Kellermanns); grandson, Will Kellermanns; children by marriage: daughter, Sarah Knott (David Knott); grandson, Garrett Knott (Dana Knott); great grandchildren, Beckley Knott and Coy Knott; grandson, Cameron Knott (Julie Knott); son, John Little (Kris Little); grandchildren, McKenzie Little and Cameron Little; brother, Jimmy Stanley (Janice Stanley); sister, Pat Turner; and nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n