Willard Stanley 78 of Columbus passed on Nov. 17, 2019. He was born on April 15, 1941 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Clyde and Ada (Blackburn) Stanley who preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter Lenora Ann Stanley, a sister Verlene Pinson, and many local friends. No services are scheduled and he will be cremated according to his wishes. Newcomer NE Chapel assisted the family.