Brian "Keith" Stanley's Obituary
On June 23, 2022, God called back one of his angels, Brian Keith Stanley at 59 years old. Keith was born in 1962 in Reidsville, NC to Thomas Malcolm Stanley and Teena Todd Powell. He moved to Tampa, FL in 1977 where his Dad was stationed at Mac Dill AFB. He graduated Leto High School and became a printer by trade.
Keith was predeceased by his father, Thomas M. Stanley.
Keith was the most loving husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend anyone could have. He is survived by his loving wife, Bridget Stanley; two daughters, Christina Stanley and Kaitlyn Stanley; two grandchildren, Amelia Stanley and Isabella Stanley; mother and father, Teena Derocher and Norman Derocher; brother, Todd Stanley (Lean), sister Caitlyn Guthrie; sister-in-law Sherry Haskins; brother-in-law Norman Derocher, Jr.; sister-in-law Sarah Fonk (Matt); brother-in-law’s Mike Buss & Kenny Buss; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins.
He was a protector and stood up for what he believed in. He was a proud American and true patriot. He believed in God. Keith taught his children to be loving, respectful, and thankful. He raised two beautiful kind-hearted daughters and two granddaughters. They were his pride and joy & reason for living. Keith never thought twice to help someone in need, no matter the circumstance. He loved his family and friends with all his heart and soul. He enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved to go kayaking with his wife to watch the beautiful sunsets in his backyard. He also enjoyed going to Town and Country Westshore Pizza where he loved eating pizza, drinking beer, and visiting with the neighbors that stopped in. The owners made him feel like family. His best friend Kathy Collier was always there for him through the worst of times to listen and support him. God now has one of the best angels! We are blessed to have him as our guardian angel, we are all truly protected for the rest of our lives, until we can be with him again.
Keith's Memorial will be held at Incarnation Catholic Church 8220 West Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, Florida 33615 on August 27th, 2022 at 11:30a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at Signal Cove Event Center 13139 Tiller Drive, Hudson, Florida 34667 from 5pm-8:30pm.
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