Sammy Wayne Stanley

Sammy Wayne Stanley, 71, of Vidor, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, August 13, 2021. He was born on November 15, 1949, in Breckenridge, Texas to Dennie Jacquelene Wimberley and Willis Wayne Stanley. Sammy was an oil field worker in the oil and gas industry.

Sammy was a man of few words, though few words were ever needed, as his kindness spoke volumes.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Clayton Stanley; children, Christopher Stanley; Deanna Stevens, and her husband, Travis; Amber Hall; Jennifer Teeter and her husband, Shane; Joycelyn Nix and her husband, Cal; Paden Stanley and his wife, Veronica; and Quentin Stanley and his wife, Catherine; grandchildren, Lexi Stevens; Lane Teeter; Nick Stevens; Emilee Hall; Tyler Teeter; Justin Teeter; Alexis Hall; Kaden Saunier; Caitlyn Nix; Colten Nix; Makynleigh Stanley; Karter Stanley; Summer Mujica; and Maggie Stanley; and great-grandchild, Elijah Stevens.

He is also survive by his sisters, Debbie Brown and her husband Dale; Pam Pyle and her husband Pat; Terrie Marcum and her husband Billy; Jana Pierce and her husband Billy;  Jackie Blaker and her husband Dave; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father; sister Darla Carol and brother Dennis Glenn (affectionately known as Goober).

Funeral services will not be held due to Covid. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following in memory of Sammy:

The Alzheimer’s Association

or at the link below to assist with Alzheimer’s research so others do not suffer needlessly. Please select the “O’Donnell Brain Institute” as the designation and scroll down to insert the tribute information “In memory of” and “Sammy W Stanley”.

https://engage.utsouthwestern.edu/donate-now

Cremation arrangement for Mr. Stanley were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.