Janis "Speed" Standley Obituary (1943

Janis "Speed" Standley, 66, of Pana died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur. He was born September 16, 1943 in Clinton, Arkansas the son of Mervin K. Anna Lee McCoy Standley. Speed was a graduate of Pana High School Class of 1961 and had served in the National Guard. He had lived in Arkansas and Pana and traveled for GE during the 28 years he worked for them. He retired in 1990. He was currently employed by Carpenters Management Service, Shelbyville. He also owned operated Standley's Used Appliances. He enjoyed fixing things, the outdoors and especially watching his grandchildren play sports. Speed is survived by his fiance: Karla Stepping, Pana, IL; children:Doug Curry wife Cheryl, Caycee, SC; Melissa Dawn Curry, Beardstown, IL; Heather Helm friend Ron Jones, Pana, IL; Tiara Standley, Newberg, MO; 9 grandchildren: Austin, Alex, Brandon, Dalton, Tori, Damon, Arwen, Barrid, Eadin; brother: William "Bill" Standley in Tennessee; and by many friends who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Christopher Merlin Standley in 1983; and by three brothers: Buddy, Bob and Clyde. Funeral Information Cremation rites will be accorded. A gathering of friends and family will be Friday, July 2, 2010 from 5 to 6 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 p.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home with Darrell Best officiating.