Stanley E. Moppin, 81, of Richmond, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Stanley was born on August 30, 1939, in Henrietta, the son of George Andy and Mamie (Mershon) Moppin, Sr.  He was united in marriage to Sandy L. Wright of Richmond on June 21, 1959; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: two sons, Sam (Amy) Moppin of Lawson, and Matt (Cassi) of Liberty; daughter, Kelly (Archie) Rardon of Polo; 11 grandchildren: Adam (Courtney) Moppin, Paige (Robert) Bradley, Brady (Lauren) Moppin, Carl Moppin, Stanley Moppin, Rylen Moppin, Jacey (Nathan) Curtis, Baylee (Dustin) Clock, Rebekah (Greg) Sams, Carey Markley, Kymee (Bobby) Harrison; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and three sisters, Glenda Viles of Richmond, Eva Bell (Howard) Wollard of Independence, and Effie Minyard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Jamie Markley, six brothers, George Andy Moppin, Jr., Fred Moppin, Melvin Moppin, Kenny Moppin, Albert Moppin, and D.C. Moppin, and four sisters, Mary, Martha, JoAnn, and Mamie.

Stanley was reared and educated in Henrietta and graduated from the Lexington High School in 1959.  He was a very skilled craftsman in wood working and was published in several home design magazines.  Stanley worked as a cabinet maker for Maderite Cabinets in Leawood, KS, for 30 years.  He then started his own cabinet business, Old Mill Cabinets, in Richmond.  Stanley also worked for the Elms Hotel helping them when they remodeled and stayed here until he retired.  He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Richmond.  He volunteered as a foster grandparent for the Head Start Program in Richmond.  Stanley was an avid NASCAR fan.  He especially loved his family, grandkids, and great-grandkids.  He will be dearly missed by all his friends and family.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Northern Missouri Royal Rangers.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Masks are required to attend services.  Please remember to share your memories of Stanley with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .