Died January 30, 2021.

Union Academy Charter Middle School, Monroe, NC

Mathematics, Baseball Coach

Obituary:

Mr. Kenneth “Ken” D. Stanley, 57, passed away January 30, 2021. Ken was born in Fairborn, Ohio on February 1, 1963 to the late Linder and Peggy Tuttle Stanley. Ken will be remembered as a loving husband and father. He was a very compassionate and loving person. He always put others before himself and did his best to help others succeed. Ken has taught at Union Academy for the past 15 years and enjoyed coaching the middle school baseball team. Ken was a avid Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds, and Dallas Cowboys fan.

A candlelight vigil will be held on Facebook live at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 on the Union Academy Charter School Facebook page.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Matthews; son, Ian Stanley; daughter, Morgan Hendrix (Wyatt); step-daughters, Ashley Matthews, and McKayla Matthews; brothers, Clifford Stanley (Janie), Jimi Stanley (Shelly); sisters, Kim Warren (Gordon), Carol Sarno; and best friend, Tim Adams.

In addition to his parents Ken was preceded in passing by his sister, Patti Stanley.