Stanley Standafer, age 89 of Bronston, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, December 9, 2011 at his residence. 

He was born in Perry County, Kentucky on August 20, 1922 to the late Green and Dutch Melton Standafer.  He was owner/operator of Stan’s Transmissions.  He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Nancy, Kentucky.  He served in the United States Air Force during the WWII era as a member of the 401^st Bombardment, 615^th Bomb Squadron in Germany. He served 65 missions in Germany as a tail gunner.  Mr. Standafer served 12 years in the service when he left the Air Force in Alaska, where he lived thirty years.  He is one of the few remaining WWII veterans.   

He is survived by his wife, Arlene McComas Standafer, whom he married on March 25, 1961 in Soldotna, Alaska; a step-son, Mike (and Debbie) McComas of Alaska; four daughters, Karrie (and Bob) Ferrell of Alaska and Doris Sullivan-Huck(and Bob) of North Carolina, Nancy (and Galen) Rupe of Alaska and Aimee (and David) Jamison of Bronston, KY; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a few great-great grandchildren; a brother, Otis Standafer of Hazard, KY; two sisters, Carrie Caudill of Jeff, KY and Maxine (and John) Riddle of Nancy, KY; and many special friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2011 after 6:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Highway 80, Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Larry Harris officiating.  Burial will be in Bronston Cemetery.