Kenneth LeRoy Stanley, Jr. , 72, of Pierceton, died peacefully in the company of family at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

Born on November 5, 1953, in Marion, Indiana, he was a son of the late Kenneth L. and Deloris (King) Stanley.  Growing up in Columbia City, he completed Mary Raber Elementary School and attended Columbia City Joint High School.

For 30 years, he worked for BRC Rubber and Plastic in Churubusco.

An avid fan of Duck Dynasty, he regularly watched their shows.  From a small child, he enjoyed Sci-Fi movies and was captivated by true crime stories.

Surviving are his sisters, Laura Hill of Pierceton and Judith Potts of Clinton, AR; niece, Gail Hill, Ariah Hill, Chloe Bogner; and a great nephew, Brantley Bogner,

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Teddy, Dexter, and Duncan Stanley.

The funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday (Apr 23rd) at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, with visitation from 12 noon until the funeral.  Burial is at the South Park Annex Cemetery.

Memorials in Kenneth's honor are to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.