Christopher James Stanley

Christopher J. Stanley was born July 26, 1971, in Houston, Texas. He moved with his family to Austin, Texas in 1975 where he grew up, attending public schools in Austin ISD, graduating from Lanier High School in 1989. He was an active Boy Scout and a member of the school orchestra. After high school, he attended St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas and graduated with a degree in Biology. He continued his education at Texas State University studying aquatic biology. Chris's passion in life was reading so he always had a room full of books and other publications in order to keep up with global news and world events. He was careful to select the most accurate publications in order to get the truth. Chris had a very special concern for all animals and even the lesser creatures. He couldn't pass by without stopping to love and admire. It was not unusual for him to assist a turtle in getting across the road. Chris was a family man, loved his family dearly, and loved our Lord Jesus Christ. During the last few years, his love for the Catholic Church grew and he became more involved. He had a true love for the Lord and was obedient to His Word, which made his love for life grow more meaningful. In October of 2014, he moved to Richmond, Texas, where he worked as a Document Management Assistant at Pentair Valves and Controls in Stafford, Texas. He is survived by his parents, James and Rose Stanley, an uncle and aunt, John and Helen Hubenak of Missouri City, Texas, an uncle, Charles Orsak and wife Joan of Friendswood, TX and a dozen cousins and their families in and around the Houston area. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Texas on Friday, January 9, 2014. The Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m., followed by a brief visitation period, and the Funeral Mass, celebrated by Rev. Greg Mirto, will begin at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following Mass. Funeral arrangements by Davis-Greenlawn, Rosenberg, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Relief Services http://www.crs.org/, Petsmart Charities http://www.petsmartcharities.org/ or Boy Scouts of America, Capital Area Council, Austin, TX http://www.bsacac.org/.

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Christopher James Stanley

July 26, 1971 - January 1, 2015