Mr. Freddie Joe Stanley, 71, of Islandton, entered into rest Sunday morning, October 11, 2026, at his residence. Born November 21, 1954, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was a son of the late William Frederick Stanley and the late Joan Walling Stanfield.
Freddie worked a long and dedicated career at the former Westinghouse plant in Hampton, where, after over thirty years of service, he retired as a finisher after the company transitioned to Nevamar. He was a member of Rice Patch Christian Church in Islandton and also, on many occasions, attended Peniel Baptist Church.
Freddie demonstrated a passion for life and a love for the great outdoors. His fondness for nature was evident in his enthusiasm for dove hunting and fishing, especially for crappie and catfish. A man of many talents, Freddie was an accomplished woodworker, known far and wide for his exceptional skill and attention to detail. Freddie's love for the land extended beyond his professional life, as he was also a passionate farmer who always shared his crops with everyone. He took great joy in tending to his garden, nurturing it with the same care and precision that he applied to all aspects of his life.
In his earlier years, he played football for Ruffin High School, displaying the same determination and teamwork that characterized his later endeavors. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Above all, he will be forever remembered for his unwavering faith, which sustained him through all that he endured.
Surviving are: his wife of forty-six years, Mrs. Connie Padgett Stanley; two daughters, Lauren Stanley Youmans and her husband Heath of Islandton and Jessica Stanley Moreira and her husband Andre of Islandton; a son, Jason Holman Stanley of Greenville; two brothers, Ronnie Stanley and his wife Diane of Hendersonville and Kevin Stanfield and his wife Deanna of Andrews; a sister, Donna White and her husband Wes of Hendersonville; and a granddaughter, Alicen June Cooke. He is also survived by three brothers-in-law, RolandPadgett and his wife Pam, Kirk Ehrhardt, and Allen Thomas; a sister-in-law, Norma Jean Curtis; and countless nieces and nephews; as well as his beloved k9 companion, Zeke, and his grand pup, Pepper.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Ethel Fennell; maternal grandfather, Dan Fennell; step-father, Theodore “Ted” Stanfield; and sister-in-law, Jeanette Thomas. The family has requested that memorials be directed in his memory to the following: Friends of Colleton County Animal Shelter, 33 Poor Farm Road, Walterboro, South Carolina 29488; or to Samaritan’s Purse, Post Office Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607.
Funeral services were held 11 o’clock Thursday morning, October 15, 2026, at Rice Patch Christian Church, Islandton. The Reverend Bobby Ethridge, The Reverend Jim Williams, and The Reverend Jim Brown officiated. Interment followed in the churchyard. Arrangements By: The Brice W. Herndon And Sons Funeral Homes And Crematory, Walterboro Chapel, 1193Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408. Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndon.com.
