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Funeral: 6 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Stanley Dean “Catfish” Persinger Sr., age 64, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016, at his home in Flora.
“Big Stan” was born April 29, 1952, in Flora, the son of Harold Dean and Ida Frances (Sharp) Persinger. He was owner of Stan’s Iron & Metal, and enjoyed following the Derbies, and playing poker and Texas Hold’em. Stan was a loving father and grandfather.
“Big Stan” is survived by his 2 daughters: Amanda Persinger (Adam Jackson) of Effingham and Tiffany Persinger of Flora; 10 grandkids: Victoria Hoffman, Dylan Hoffman, Brandon Hoffman, Quorbyn Hoffman, Kayden Persinger, Bentley Persinger, Aubree Persinger, Damian Persinger, Zaiden Persinger, and Brantley Persinger; 8 brothers: Montie, Danny, David, Rocky, Carl, Dennis, Mark, and Rodney Persinger; 4 sisters: Barbara Clark, Lois Fulk, Martha Fulk, and Glenda Senters; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a beloved son: Stanley D. “Lil’ Stan” Persinger Jr.; 2 brothers: Jimmy Ray and Junior Persinger; and 2 brothers-in-law: Jack Fulk and Charles Clark.
A funeral service for “Big Stan” Persinger will be 6 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the family to help with expenses. Visit www.frankandbright.com to share a condolence or memory with the family.
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R.I.P Big Stan. Praying for the family
Uncle Stanley I am gonna miss you so much. All the memories I have of you bring me to tears along with outbursts of laughter. I love you. Until we meet again.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family
Tiffany and Amanda, you and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers and the rest of our family as well
I am so sorry for your familys loss, and in times like this its hard to see the light behind the darkness of losing him.But always remember he was here for you and now hes thier spending time with his boy.And someday when your time his right you will meet again. Be strong for him and enjoy your life in his memory.
GOING TO MISS ALL THE TALKS WE HAD WHEN WE WOULD RUN IN TO EACH OTHER GO BE IN PEACE NOW U R WITH LIT STAN NOW
So sorry for your loss, I will pray for you and your family and I am really sorry about this and God will get you THROUGH this,if you need a friend to talk to you anytime.
Stan you was a great cousin always helping out where u was needed. May God wrap his arms around family and comfort them in this sad time. So happy for you. You are walking on streets of Gold. Love ya Cousin
Thoughts and prayers!
RIP Uncle Stanley! (Catfish) You will be missed by so many. Love You.
Stanley u will be missed
Amanda and Tiffany, I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are not words or actions that can make this time anyway easier for your and the rest of the family. But know this Catfish will be missed by many. He was always giving of himself to many around and he was very thoughtful during our rough times. I pray for God's peace in this time of sorrow for your all. God love you all.
I am so sorry for your loss may God wrap his arms around you and your family
My sincere condolences to the Persinger family and friends, prayer lifted..
Heaven gained another family member, oh how a family reunion that will be when we All get to Heaven!!! Until we meet again, Love and miss u Stanley!!!
Monty so sorry for the loss of your brother. Just know that Stan's family and you are in my prayers. God bless you and the family in your hours of hurt and missing of your brother, father and grandfather. Try to remember he is with our Lord. He will be watching over all of you. It will take time to heal the loss of our love ones. God Bless You.
I miss you so much Uncle Stanley! I hope you know how much you were loved. It's really hard right now but we are all going to get through this as a family! I love you uncle!
Sorry to hear about your loss!! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. My deepest sympathy!!
So sorry for your loss of Stan. Our prayers are with all of your family.
Martha, I'm sorry for you about your brother's passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerest condolences to his family & friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I going to miss you
So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers for family and friends.
Tiffany and family.... so sorry for your loss. God bless and prayers be.
Sorry for your loss was in school with Stanley
sorry for the lost
Sorry for your loss heaven gained another saint. You will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss, all of our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I am so sorry about Stanley's passing. I just saw today on wnoi obits that he had passed away August 20th. May God continue to get the family through your loss. Prayers for all.
I loved him he will be forever missed
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