Michael Stanley's Obituary
Michael Stanley, 51, of Muskogee was born March 14, 1969 in Ohio and passed from this life on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Tulsa. Michael was raised in Muskogee and attended Muskogee Public Schools and Boulevard Christian School. He graduated from Muskogee High School in 1987. From an early age, Michael was taught the value of hard work and helping others. He worked for his parent’s flooring and carpet cleaning business while growing up and eventually became the owner of the cleaning and water restoration business. In 1989, Michael married the love of his life Virginia Ross and they shared over 31 years of life and memories together. Michael ‘s pride and joy arrived with the birth of his daughter, Katie. In his shop building, he proudly kept her pictures displayed on the walls. Michael had taken auto body in while in high school and enjoyed working on vehicles. He was frequently detailing his truck and boat or hunting parts for his old red Chevy. He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing or riding motorcycles. Michael enjoyed joking with people and making them laugh, rarely met a stranger and would help out when someone was in need.
Michael will be forever remembered by his wife Virginia, daughter Katie Stanley, his in-laws and nieces, family and numerous friends.
Private memorial arrangements have been made and a celebration of Michael’s life will be held at a later date.
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