Michael John Stanley

Michael “Mike” John Stanley Sr., age 63 of Hillsborough, North Carolina, passed away on April 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

A family memorial gathering will be held at a later date to honor Mike with stories, memories, and toasts.

Mike was born on January, 9, 1963, to Marjorie Keefe Stanley and James Stanley in Binghamton, New York. He earned his Associate’s Degree in Business Data Processing from Central Piedmont Community College and Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Montreat College. He worked as a computer programmer, then transitioned to purchasing and supply chain management. Mike married Mary Ann Blythe in 1986, and over the next few years, they welcomed a daughter and a son. Mike’s greatest delight in life was his family. He and Mary enjoyed taking their family on outdoor adventures in the North Carolina mountains and the Carolina coast. Always an active father, he could most often be found playing and spending time with his children or grandchildren, and could always be counted on for jokes and laughter. Mike was dependable, steady, and always willing to help. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, humor, and unwavering dedication to his family.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Ann Keefe Stanley, and father, James Leon Stanley.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Blythe Stanley, children, Catherine Stanley and Michael Stanley Jr., daughter-in-law, Crystal Shreve, and grandchildren, Jaiden Lytle and Madeleine Stanley-Gibbs.

One of eight children, Mike is survived by siblings Mark Stanley (Joanne), David Stanley (Melinda), Brian Stanley (Ann), Linda White (Ken), James Stanley (Scarlett), Maureen Russano (Robert), and Susan Hurley (Kevin).

He is also survived by his father and mother-in-law, Mac and Nancy Blythe, brother-in-law Mac Blythe Jr. (Doreen), and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.