Stanley Thompson was born on October 18, 1952 to Annie Williams in Chandler, Texas. He was educated in the Dallas Public School   System. Stanley was the third of five children.

Stanley was employed at Home Interior and Texas Color Printing Company for many years until the companies ceased operations. Stanley met Mildred Paxton-Veal to which they welcomed a son, Torey Thompson.

Stanley was known by many in the Dixon Circle community as "Stanley T", the man on the bicycle, always on the move, often seen with a warm nod or a wave as he rode by. His bike was more than transportation; it was a symbol of his freedom and his enduring  resilience.

He will be joining his mother Annie Williams, step-father L.W. Williams, his brother Robert Earl Thompson, step-brother James Ray Williams, brother-in-law Danny Hampton, (2) aunts: Jackie English (Jhonnie), Elnora Smith (Herman), (2) uncles: Leonard Thompson, Charles Thompson, (7) cousins Gail English, Marlon English, Stetron English, J.B. Smith, Ernest Smith, James Thompson, and James Smith.

Stanley leaves to cherish his memories: 1 son, Torey Thompson; (2) granddaughters: Kaci Thompson and Zoey Thompson; (2)sisters: Barbara "Lillie" McGlothin (Henry) and Paula Williams-Hampton; (1) brother, Paul Williams (Sonia); (1) step-brother Michael Williams (Cynthia) along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and special friends: Rita Franklin, Betty Williams, Yoketa Johnson, Shanda Brown, and Sandra Smith.