- Date Of Birth: February 20, 1927
- Date Of Death: November 17, 2015
- State: Alabama
Jay Lee Stanley, 88, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. He was born February 20, 1927 to Thomas R. and Viola “Vashti” (Williams) Stanley in Florala, AL. He was one of five children.
In his 28 year career in the United States Navy, Lt. Stanley was one of the men who formed the Navy Seal’s program in 1962 and worked as an operative with the CIA for 25 years. He was a veteran of WW II, Korea and Vietnam wars and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, (3) Good Conduct Medals, Navy Expeditionary Medal, American Defense Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation and Service Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (1 Silver Star / 2 Bronze Stars) and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He loved this great country and was honored protect it. Jay was an incredible man who has truly led a remarkable life.
A wonderful husband and father who will be dearly missed. He made a lasting impression on all who were privileged to know him. Jay married Gearlene Key (1933-1979) in 1951 and had four children. His loving wife Jeweldene (Johnson) Stanley of Florala, AL passed away December 17, 2015. Jay is survived by his four children Virgil Stanley of St Johns, FL; Deborah “Debi” Haak of Orange Park, FL; Denise Strong (Ron) of Jacksonville, FL and Marcia Farrell of Jacksonville, FL; his six grandchildren: Amber Rivas (Leo), Adam Aguilera, Alex Aguilera, James “J.D.” Farrell, Christian Stanley and Kendall Strong; five great grandchildren; sister Suzette Pope of Miami, FL along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jay was predeceased by his 2 brothers Cecil Williams and Ray Stanley along with his sister Cristel Andaloft.
