Neal James Stanley

Neal James Stanley, 78, of Seligman, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 at Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville, Ark.
He was born March 17, 1948 in Gateway, Ark. the son of Ruby and Ersie (David) Stanley. On March 21, 1969 in Seligman he was united in marriage to Cleta Risley, who survives. 
Also surviving are his sons, Leslie Stanley and wife Nickie of Seligman, and Ronnie Stanley and wife Dusty of Seligman; sister, Eldora Pratt and husband J.R. of Seligman; brother, Raymond Stanley and wife Pat of Grove, Okla.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Wanda; brothers, Lynn and Alvin and stepmother, Ona.
He attended school in Washburn, graduating from Southwest High School in 1966. He worked at Emerson Electric in Rogers, Ark., while also farming. He later worked for ten years at Pea Ridge Military Park before opening Seligman Auto Parts. He proudly owned and operated the business for 30 years. After closing the parts store, he spent the last seven years working alongside his sons and grandsons in construction.
He was raised in the Assembly of God Church. 
Graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sep. 24, at Seligman Cemetery in Seligman, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Carroll Williamson will conduct the services.
The family received friends on Wednesday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.
Contributions may be made to Seligman Chamber of Commerce and entrusted to Fohn Funeral Home in memory of Neal.