Stan was a private man living on top of the mountain with his recued cats. His pride and joy was growing some of the best garden vegetables and grapes in his expansive raised beds, practicing his holistic approach of no herbicides. He was known for generously sharing the fruit of his labor with his neighbors. Stan was a preservationist of his Mentone Mountain, engaged in forest bathing and protecting nature. He was a good steward of the land. He was very upset when a local contractor killed a beautiful Timber Rattlesnake on the dirt road proximal to his cabin. He took ownership of all the wildlife and was a model citizen in showing the way to others. One of his pet peeves was litterbugs. Although Stan had few neighbors and was reclusive in nature, as neighbors, we are blessed to have had such kind person amongst us. Someone once told me, there are two types of people on this earth. There are givers and there are takers. Stan was a giver. He kept to himself, but if you were lucky enough to know him, you would know what I mean. His spirit will live on.

Thank you, Stan...

Sincerely,
Tom Hayes

You will be missed 🙏😥
We loved getting veggis from your wonderful garden. You were very kind to us .... being new to Alabama🙏❣️🙏