Neal James Stanley, 78, of Seligman, Mo., passed away Sunday, September 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, who preceded him in death. 

Also preceding him in death was his sister, Wanda; brothers, Lynn and Alvin and stepmother, Ona.

Survivors include Cleta Risley; his sons, Leslie Stanley and wife Nickie of Seligman, Mo., and Ronnie Stanley and wife Dusty of Seligman, Mo.; sister, Eldora Pratt and husband J.R. of Seligman, Mo.; brother, Raymond Stanley and wife Pat of Grove, Okla.; four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren with one on the way.

He spent his entire life in the Seligman area. He attended school in Washburn, Mo., 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 services were held Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Seligman Cemetery in Seligman, Mo., under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Carroll Williamson conducted the services.

Contributions may be made to Seligman Chamber of Commerce and entrusted to Fohn Funeral Home in memory of Neal.