Stanley Robert Kyle (82) of Tampa, FL, formerly of Shumway

Stanley Robert Kyle, 82, born in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at his home in Tampa, Florida.

Throughout his life he lived in Chicago, Shumway and Centralia. Stanley graduated in 1960 from Beecher City High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley (Dial) Kyle on August 10, 1960, in Beecher City. They shared 64 years of building a life and family together that was filled with love. Stanley was the proud owner of Kyle’s Water Center in Centralia and Effingham for over 35 years.

Stanley leaves behind a legacy in his loving wife, Shirley; his three daughters, Debby Kemner (Richard), Christine Sides (Allen, deceased) and Leisa Owens (Randy); his grandchildren, Stephanie Claybourn (Brandon), Rich Kemner Jr., Brittany McCrary (Sean), Alex Kemner, Scott Owens and Sabrina Kemner; great-grandchildren, Ryleigh and Reese Claybourn, Richie, Maycie and Kenzlie Kemner, Owen and Declan McCrary, Hailey Kemner and Jaxson Cole. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, as well as countless friends, whose lives he touched with his warm spirit and infectious humor.

He was welcomed into heaven by his infant son, Stephen Robert Kyle; his parents, Charles “Jack” and Maude Kyle; his siblings, Kenneth Kyle, Richard “Dick” Kyle, Evelyn Stoldt, Hilda Giorango, Challis Kyle, Margaret “Margie” Sullivan and Maxine Ward.

Stan’s life, like a vibrant symphony, was filled with joy, laughter and cherished moments with his family, friends and loved ones. His genuine warmth and kindhearted nature drew people to him. He enjoyed the simplicity of daily life, reading his Bible, or the newspaper, a challenging game of chess, fishing, root beer floats, as well as going on grand adventures. He never turned down an opportunity for a thrill from zip lining in Costa Rica, paragliding in Colorado, salmon fishing in Alaska and even bungee jumping. Stanley found immense joy in being “PaPa.” May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services celebrating Stan’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Beecher City. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in Hubbartt Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to join together for a meal immediately following the service at the Shumway Kluthe Community Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shumway Kluthe Community Center or to the donor’s favorite charity and may be mailed to 302 W. Main Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

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