of Fairfield Bay, AR
February 19, 1934 - November 8, 2017
Stanley Wing Handford, 83, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas passed from this world on November 08, 2017. Stanley was born on February 19, 1934 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to the late Charles Dewitt and Charlotte Robertson (Carroll) Handford. He married the love of his life Doris Carolyn Handford in November of 1955 at the St. Paul Episcopal Church in Batesville, Arkansas. Stanley spent most of his life in Real Estate doing what he loved. He helped to start his beloved home of Fairfield Bay where he brought his family to live and where he later retired with his wife. He enjoyed music and singing to everyone, telling jokes and laughter. Stanley was a man who loved to chat and always had a good story to tell, but more than anything he loved his family. His wife and kids were his whole life. He was a God loving man and walked by faith, his family takes comfort knowing he is now with his Lord.
Stanley is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Charles Carrol Handford, a sister Mary Josephine Baker, and an infant son Christopher Farrel Handford.
Left to cherish the memories they made are his son Scott Handford of Fairfield Bay and a daughter Kimberly Diane White and husband Mark White of Fairfield Bay, four grandchildren; Joshua Cole Witt, Savannah Alexandria White, Jarrett Aleczander Handford, Clayton Scott Handford, three great-grandchildren; Jarrod Cole Copeland, Braxton Thomas Wing Ezell, and Ireland Grace Witt, as well as two sisters; Harriet Elizabeth Handford and Charlotte Ellen Handford, both of Batesville, Arkansas.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. There is a Memorial scheduled for November 17th at 11 A.M at the Maranatha Church in Shirley, Arkansas. Online guestbook can be found www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.
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14 Condolence(s)
Mary (Canino) Pedersen
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Dear Doris, Kim and Scott,
Sending you all my love and prayers during this difficult time in your lives. I have many good memories of Stan. He truly never met a stranger and once you met him he stayed in your memory. God's blessings to all of you.
DW
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Enid Strange Albat
Saturday, November 18, 2017
AS the years pass I recognize fewer and fewer of the folks in the obituaries. Stanley was someone I will never forget. He was always positive and upbeat in a place that frequently wasn't. I look forward to seeing all of you again in the next millennium.
Sincerely,
The Strange lady at Ozark Health
the last 16 years of the last millennium
Mischelle Wilson
Thursday, November 16, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for comfort for you and your family.
Kari Bartlett Foster
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Ms. Doris, Kim and Scott. There are no words that will comfort you right now, but as days go by it will become just a little better. The empty hole in your heart will mend slowly and fill with precious memories of days gone by until you can be with Big Stan again. I am praying deeply for all of you for peace in the days to come. Much Love Pooh
Ben and Veatrice Hunt
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. We have many memories good memories of Stan and Doris coming through the store. He will missed by many. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Angela Johnson Dodge
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Stan grieved the loss of my dad with me years ago by stepping into my life in a fatherly way. He will always have a very special place in my heart because of that. He was one of my closest connections to Dad's memory. I loved how he unabashedly shared his faith, was loyal to those he loved, and sang from the heart. His performance at my dad's funeral was beautiful, memorable, and heartfelt. I'm so glad I had the privilege of really knowing this amazing man. I will miss Stan a lot. My heart feels confident that Stan is finally experiencing his "peace in the valley" right now. Scott, Doris, and family, please know I'm grieving your loss with you and wish I could be there to celebrate his life. Blessings to you all.
Brant Handford
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Aunt Doris, Kim , and Scott, I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. Uncle Stan and you guys are in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many great memories and am thankful for that. We love you guys.
Brant and Kathy Handford
Joanie Cowsert Sanderd
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Scott, I am so sorry for your loss too! It's the missing them that hurts the most...our thoughts and prayers. Joanie Cowsert Sanders
Pat Witt
Sunday, November 12, 2017
I really enjoyed knowing Stan an wife Doris, they were a a real blessing and close friends of the Witt family of Fairfield Bay Arkansas. I remember Stan most from his deep baritone voice and his awesome Johnny Cash impersonations on stage singing, I hear that train a come n. I love and miss you Stan, nay you rest in peace with the Angels in heaven at the right hand of the Father, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Pat witt
Sunday, November 12, 2017
I always enjoyed talking with Stan and hearing his stories, and loved his Johnny Cash voice, yes, Stan could sing. He will be missed by many and don't know of a stranger he ever met. I loved you Stan the man, may God rest your soul. My heart goes out to you Doris, Kim, Josh, Savanna,Scott and Stan's entire family. He and Doris were loved and will be missed by the Witt family.
Marilyn Clark-Hodkinson
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Stan,May you rest with the angels and the sweet Lord Jesus....to Doris and family,May God hold you in the Palm of His hand
Sharon Bartlett
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Doris, Scott, and family,
I wish to express my sincere condolences for your loss. I was remembering when my Dad Jim and Stan worked together at Fairfield Bay back in the days. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time.
Shirley Johnson
Saturday, November 11, 2017
What a great man. Loved to listen to stories he could tell and the songs he could sing. Our loss here on earth is surely heaven's gain. Praying for you all.