Carl Richard Standifer

July 10, 2016

Carl Richard Standifer, age 81, went to be the Lord on Monday, July 4, 2016, in Milton, Florida.

He was born in Wise County Virginia (Big Stone Gap), on November 11, 1934. Carl was the son of Noah Richard Standifer and Minnie Standifer Lee of Wise Virginia. Carl is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Etta Pearl Oglesbee Standifer, who passed away June 11, 2016; and one beloved sister, Clara Tilley of Carryville, Florida.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved children, two daughters, Peggy (Calvin D.) Madden and Tammy (Leon D.) Peacock; and two sons, William Standifer and Bobby Standifer, all of Jay; two sisters, Rose Beck and Jo (Malcolm) Cloud; one sister-in-law, Mable (Raymond) Stophel; one brother-in-law, Buddy (Bonnie) Oglesbee; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

Carl was a master mechanic for John Deere and also a truck driver where he retired.

He always had time for his children mud riding in the woods, camping, swimming, and playing in the yard. He was a loving husband and family man.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 8, 2016, at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel, with Rev. Kevin Nelson and Rev. Robert Gandy officiating.

Burial was in Berrydale Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Johnny Peacock, Jordan Peacock, Tim Gillman, John David Reeder, Jerry Barnhill, Jeff Barnhill and Paul Gillman.

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One Response to “Carl Richard Standifer”

  1. family member on July 13th, 2016 9:16 am

    Tammy,my heart goes out to you and the family. I couldn’t imagine loosing BOTH parents back to back. I’m truly so very sorry. Love y’all

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