Sylvester “Slim” Stanley Sr.

Mr. Sylvester “Slim” Stanley Sr. passed away peacefully Monday June 14, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loving family.  

Sylvester was also known as “Slim” by his family and friends.  He was born August 31, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Otha and Lorine Stanley. He had been employed at Lordstown General Motors for 36 years, retiring in 2006.  He loved driving his trucks and doing hauling.  He loved football, basketball and being with family.  

He leaves to cherish his memories and to rejoice in his peace, his loving wife of 58 years Theodora “Tessie” Stanley; his daughter Marcella Stanley of Mentor, OH.; his son Sylvester Jr. of Atlanta, GA.; two brothers Billy and Donell White of Dayton, OH.; a sister Anette White also of Dayton, Oh.; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.  

He was preceded in death by father Otha Stanley and his mother Lorine White; three brothers, Otis, Harold and Willie Stanley.  

Visitation will be 10-11:00am, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home with services starting at 11:00am for the family only. Guest are asked to wear masks and to practice social distancing and not to linger at the funeral home after viewing.

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