Funeral services for Rodell Stanley, age 60, of Spiro, Oklahoma, will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Lighthouse at the Crossroads Church in Spiro, Oklahoma. Brother Bobby Hogan and Reverend Howard Jeffey will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro, Oklahoma. A wake service will take place on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the church.

 

Rodell was born on April 24, 1965, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Connie Joyce (Rickey) Stanley and Tom Stanley, Sr. He passed away on July 12, 2025, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, after a life full of joy, laughter, and adventure. On September 29, 1982, Rodell married the love of his life, Molly (Ward) Stanley, in Farmersville, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved daughter Miracle Stanley, and his brother Cookie Stanley.

 

Rodell was a man of many passions. He had a love for fishing, often spending time near the water to enjoy the serenity of the sunrise. A skilled pool player, he won numerous trophies and was well-known for his pool shark skills. Rodell also had a deep affection for fast cars and drag racing, owning some of the fastest cars around. Above all, he was a people person. His outgoing nature meant he never met a stranger, and he touched the lives of everyone he encountered with his warmth and generous spirit.

 

Rodell’s family was at the heart of everything he did. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved to call his family just to check in, always eager to lend a helping hand or do whatever it took to make his loved ones happy. His love for Molly was especially strong, and he was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure her happiness.

 

Rodell leaves behind his loving wife, Molly Stanley; sons, Timothy Rodell Stanley, Jr. and wife Joann, and Ezzie Ray Stanley; daughter, Starr Stanley and husband PJ Cooper; grandchildren, Isabella Stanley, Silas King Stanley, Saul Jordan Stanley, Timothy Rodell Stanley III, and Bazel Boy; brothers, Tom Stanley, Jr., Ned Kelly Stanley, and Ezzie Stanley; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

 

Serving as pallbearers are Ned Stanley, Barnie Harrison, Louie Ward, Henry Cooper, Christopher Ward, Ezzie Ray Stanley, PJ Cooper,Timothy Rodell Stanley, Jr., Jackie Ward, Rodell Stanley, and Jackie Cooper.

 

Rodell will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His legacy of love, generosity, and joy will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

 

You may leave an online message at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.

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Mallory-Martin Funeral Home

PO Box 530 / 112 North Main Street

Spiro,Oklahoma 74959

918-962-2555 ph  918-962-5496 fx

MalloryFH@gmail.com

www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com

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