James Brian "Jim" Stanley, age 54, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Jim was born October 14, 1969, in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Jerry and Karon (Scotton) Stanley. He was raised in Red Oak and graduated from Red Oak Community High School in 1988. Jim attended Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Ankeny where he learned the art of upholstery. While in college, he worked for Al's Downtown Auto Upholstery in Des Moines. He was united in marriage to Julie Franzen on March 12, 1994, in Stanton, Iowa. They made their home in Red Oak. Jim worked for Randy's Upholstery in Council Bluffs and Bredin's, The Studio in Omaha, Nebraska for many years before starting Stanley's Upholstery in Red Oak. Jim's passion was cars and he was quite proud of the 1969 Chevrolet Caprice he bought when he was 16 years old. He showed that car in many shows throughout the years. That love for cars led him to be involved in many organizations including Red Oak Classy Chassis Car Club of which he was the president many times, Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa Car Council, Kustom Kemps of America, Custom Car Revival, Iowa Street Rod and Customs Association, Good Guys Car Club, and took his car to Indianapolis many times for the show there. He also loved going to swap meets, but his favorite pastime was playing with his granddaughter, Hadley. Jim was also an Eagle Scout.

Preceding him in death were his in-laws: Swanie and Lois Franzen; and sisters-in-law: Carolyn Bashaw and Angela Stanley. Survivors include his wife: Julie Stanley of Red Oak, IA; son: William Stanley and friend Katie Van Meter of Red Oak, IA; daughter: Adenia Stanley and friend Isaac Romo of San Marcos, TX; granddaughter: Hadley Stanley of Red Oak, IA; parents: Jerry and Karon Stanley of Red Oak, IA; brothers: Scott Stanley and friend Dar Schories of Omaha, NE and David Stanley and friend Alison Burell of Hudson, OH; sisters-in-law: Cindy Hallquist and husband Kevin of Stanton, IA and Karen Crouse and husband Dan of Red Oak, IA; brother-in-law: Doug Franzen and wife Kathy of Stanton, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Monday, October 30, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.