Timothy "Tim" Wayne Stanley, 57, formerly of Eden, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018, at his home in Hickory.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his sister, Donice Stanley, 18 The Boulevard.  A private interment will be held at a later date at Overlook Cemetery.

Mr. Stanley was born March 17, 1961 in Leaksville, NC (now Eden) to the late Leroy and Mary Austin Stanley.  He began his military service in the Army National Guard and later joined the US Air Force.  Tim loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed the mountains and hiking, listening to 1960's and 1970's rock music as well as country music and loved driving.  Before moving to Hickory, he worked for Eden Screen Processing and Printing.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathy Joyce Stanley of the home;  son, Austin Stanley of Southern Pines;  sister, Donice Stanley of Eden;  brother, Steve Stanley of New Braunfels, TX;  and several nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com