Stanley Christy

Stanley Eugene Christy, 63, of Pana passed away Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born August 1, 1963 in Shelbyville, IL, to Roger Hugh Christy & Beverly D. (Moss) Parish and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Bud Parish.
Stanley served in the U.S. Army and owned his own trucking company, most recently driving for Curry in Pawnee, IL. He had been the owner/driver of a semi and dump truck since 2002 and trained semi drivers for Warner Company in Nebraska. He had been a Kansas City Chiefs for over 30 years. He loved deer hunting and his grandchildren. Stanley lived with his son Bradley for two and a half years, having a special relationship with Bradley’s children.
Stanley is survived by his children: Bradley Eugene (Taylor) Christy; Lacie Christy (George); Bambie; mother, Beverly Parish, Pana, IL; grandchildren: Addison, Brooklyn, Wesley Eugene, Gatlin, Maxtin, Melangel, Allie, Lexy; great grandchildren: Kyanna, Ma’Laysia, Ka’Layah & A’Myllan and brother, John Keller. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Christy; stepfather, Bud Parish; sister, Deborah Parish; grandparents: Lewis & Dorene Moss and Earl & Pearl Christy.
A graveside service for Stanley will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Oconee Mound Cemetery with David Brown officiating and military rites by Pana Veterans Honor Guard.
McCracken-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family.