Eric was born Aug. 9, 1963 in Sherman, Texas, the son of Jimmy Joe Stanley and Mary Chamberlain.  He attended Sherman High School and was of the Baptist faith.  Eric was a craftsman and enjoyed working with his hands.  He loved woodworking, antiques and antique watches.  He was preceded in death by Christy Ford, Timothy Jay Stanley and Mary Chamberlain.

Eric leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Morgan Stanley (Shauna) of California and Joshua Stanley (Tamera) of Denison, TX; a daughter, Erica Stanley of Houston, TX; his father and stepmother, Jim and Kathy Stanley of Bonham, TX; brother, Michael Stanley (Karen) of Sulphur Springs, TX and grandchildren, Sofie Stanley, Kaylin Stanley, Nathan Stanley, Isaiah Stanley, Jacob Stanley, MacKenzie Stanley; numerous nieces and nephews that considered him the ”cool uncle”; and extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home Chapel following the memorial service.