Stanley B. Lewis of rural Sarcoxie, Mo., passed away Monday, August 4, 2008 following months of failing health at the age of 88 years. He was born February 18, 1920 to William E. Lewis and Emilie L. Rahmoeller Lewis and lived his entire life in and around Sarcoxie. Stanley's reputation as a horseman was widely known as he was active in all areas of the horse business, breeding, training and showing, buying and selling, and judging horse shows all over the country. His ability to look at a horse and appraise his qualities and potential was unique. At one time Stanley and his wife, Caryl, owned and operated the Sarcoxie Hardware; he served as mayor of Sarcoxie, president of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Lion's club and the medical detachment of the 203rd regiment of the National Guard. Stanley also held a lifetime card as judge in the Tennessee Walking Horse Association and was inspector for the National Spotted Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association. He was one of the founding members of the board of Trustees for Sarcoxie Bible Church of which he was a member. He and his wife, Caryl L. Oldham Lewis were married July 28, 1940 and she survives. Other survivors include a son, William S. Lewis, and wife, Janice of Sunrise Beach, Mo.; a daughter, Robyn K. Petelski and husband, Nick, of Little Elm, Tx.; son Stephen E. Lewis and wife, Carolyn, of Sarcoxie; and daughter Caren S. Shute of Jackson, Al., eight grandchildren, one step granddaughter, seven great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren and two step great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandchildren, Matthew, and twins Michael and Catherine Petelski; two brothers, Gilbert H. and William Clifford and a host of friends. Stanley's colorful stories of his escapades as a youngster and his experiences in the horse business were a joy to all who knew him. Funeral services for Mr. Stanley B. Lewis are 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008 at the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri with Bro. Bob Lyttle officiating. Burial will follow in the Dudman Springs Cemetery. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Chris Lewis, Troy Lewis, Scott Lewis, Tony Wayne, Todd Petelski, Rick Coy and Matthew Petelski (deceased). Honorary pallbearers are Cecil Caddick, Bob Moorehouse, Pat Kirk, Bob Peck, Tim Owens, Danny Hensley and Bob Gannon. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Sarcoxie Bible Church. Memorials are being directed to the Sarcoxie Bible Church or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and contributions may be left at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.