Stanley F. Valier, 92, of Du Quoin, passed away at 9:06 A.M. Friday, October 17, 2025 at the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
Stanley farmed all his life and especially enjoyed working with the cows and making hay. During his rural mail carrying days he always went out of his way to serve and help those on his route for 32 years. It was his nature to help others. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed all the time he spent with them but he loved Jesus the most.
He was the oldest member of the Nine Mile Baptist Church. He was a member of the Perry County Farm Bureau and the Rural Letter carriers.
Stanley was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War where he obtained the rank of Specialist Fourth Class. He had attended Infantry training at Ft. Benning, GA.
He was born September 22, 1933 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Floyd A. and Mary E. (Marlow) Valier.
Stanley married Barbara L. Armstrong on June 7, 1958 at the Paradise Baptist Church and she preceded him in death on January 22, 2023.
He is survived by two sons - Larry Valier and wife Lisa of Du Quoin and Steven Valier and wife Jami of Du Quoin, five grandchildren - Joshua Valier and wife Bethany, Jessica Hamburger and husband Josh, Jacob Valier and wife Kate, Lane Valier, and Sydney Valier Menckowski and husband Shawn, all of Du Quoin, five great-grandchildren - Liam Valier, Laine Valier, Carleigh Hamburger, Lauren Valier, Callan Hamburger, and one on the way, sister - Frances Milam, and brother-in-law - James Farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother - Richard Valier, sisters - Marjorie Prior, Ruth Ann Farmer, and Mary Jane Lee.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the Nine Mile Baptist Church in Tamaroa with Bro. Robby Hagerman officiating.
Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Nine Mile Baptist Church and from 9:00 A.M. until time of service Wednesday at the church.
Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Army National Guard.
Friends may make memorials to the Nine Mile Baptist Church and will be accepted at the church or funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home of Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.