Harlard “Frank” Stanley

Harlard “Frank” Stanley, aged 68 of Wayland, went to Hillbilly Heaven on Monday, June 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Melvinnia (Jackson) Stanley; brothers and sisters, Elsie Locke, Harold Stanley, Alvin “Junior” Stanley, and Shirley Sisco. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jeannette; children, Connie and Stephen Pope, Korinia and Brad VanTil, Crystal Minix, Frankie and Kyle Wallace; ten grandchildren; sister, Barbara Johns; brother, Robert Stanley; and many nieces and nephews. Frank proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He loved to make people laugh and entertained people for 50 years with his band, The Black Velvet Band. A service of remembrance for Frank will be held on Thursday at 1:00 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Rapids Home for Veterans or Family Network of Wyoming.

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November 30, 2021

Frank your up in heaven to play your country music with my dad and sister we always went to listen to ur music on the weekends and the cook out at your house please play your heart out for Jodi Steele and Fred Steele

- Jeff Steele

July 31, 2015

frank u will be missed by all of us u where a diamond in the ruff i could never find help enjoy you and your family my you play on the big grand stand

- spanky and family

July 07, 2015

Losing someone we love is never easy. And we know that it is not the purpose of God for us. Jehovah God wants us to live happily in Paradise earth forever. So like what He gave for Adam and Eve. Unexpectedly, they committed sin and that sin resulted to death. We, offspring of our forefather inherited the result-death. Rom 5:12 Still, our lovingly father gave us hope to restore His purpose. He sent His Son-Jesus Christ that whoever put faith in him will have everlasting life. How is that being possible? What about hope for our loved ones who have died? Do they have hope to live in a Paradise earth too? Can we meet them again? Visit the link for some information. [url=http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-is-the-resurrection/]http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-is-the-resurrection/[/url]

- asel

July 01, 2015

God needed a honky talk angel to sing his praises and watch over his family You will always be in our hearts forever u will be very missed we love u frank Till we meet again love u Wayne and Mary

- Wayne & Mary Frantz

July 01, 2015

Don't cry for me, For I am free. Free from hurt, and free from pain. So please don't cry for me, for I am free. Free to watch over and love you through eternity. I wrote this when my friends passed away. I am sharing it with you because when I see the moon and stars, rainbows, and sunshine, I know they are watching and smiling down at me. And I know that Frank is too, loving all of you to the moon and back. Love Doreen

- Doreen VanTil-Barker

July 01, 2015

frank you will be missed by all who knew you how many lives you touched as you walked this earth say hello to Barbie for me God bless

- sue reahard

July 01, 2015

Since I was a little girl you Uncle Frankie have been a part of my extended family. Although I didn't see you often I have nothing but fond memories of you telling a stories, a joke, your love for country music..Last time I saw you, you were doing what you loved singing and making folks happy....I sure will miss you, your hugs and that never ending smile of yours..

- Carolyn (Burke) Arnold

June 30, 2015

"A Great Man Taken", prayers going out to the Family, I am deeply sorry.

- Tammy Enderle

June 30, 2015

FRANK YOU LEFT THIS WORLD AT TO YOUNG OF AND AGE KNOW YOU CAN SING ON THE BIG STAGE PROUD TO HAVE HAD YOU FOR AN UNCLE GOD BLESS SEE YOU IN A BIT P.S PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY SO SORRY

- john bower

June 30, 2015

Thinking of you and yours at this time of need. My prays and love to you all. Frank will be missed by so many.

- Nancy Knibbs

June 30, 2015

Praying for Jeannette and family as you start down a new road of life! Lean on your family and friends and be sure to talk about your memories.

- Carol Lee

June 30, 2015

You will be missed greatly. The lord took you home and left a empty spot here on earth but is completeing the family circle in heaven. This is not a goodbye but definitely a see you later. Till we meet again. I love you

- Carol Stanley

June 30, 2015

God took you from this earth but can never remove you from my heart, I loved you dearly Uncle and you know I will "see ya in a bit"

- Terry Bower

June 29, 2015

THINKING OF ALL YOUS HE SURE WAS A GREAT GUY AND WILL BE MISSED THE SEAL AND SNOW FAMILYS

- SNOW AND SEAL FAMILYS