Obituary

Louis “louie” spyros stanley, 60, was taken into god’s hands after passing suddenly on february 29, 2016.   
louie is survived by his son, elias k. Stanley, grandson cody, and longtime companion, patricia dunkley, all from charleston.  he is also survived by his brothers, andrew and deno stanley, sister margarita stanley, and sister and brother-in-law, zoe and charles bassos of bluffton, sc; nephews, demetrios gosser of pittsburgh, pa; kalin and karson stanley of charleston, and nieces, christianne bassos bedan and stephanie bassos sievert, of chicago, il.  he was predeceased by his parents, spyros and kalliope stanley. 
louie was a 1973 graduate of charleston high school.  his love in life was his music, and boy could he make music.   he was a genius keyboard player, and could play countless other instruments proficiently.  he had an ear for music and could play any song with just about any instrument after hearing it once.  one of the founding members of the popular 70’s era charleston band, ebony and the greek, he was “the greek”.    he also was a featured musician for many years at “the ritz”, charleston’s premier dance club in the 80’s.  in his later years louie could be seen at the spyros’ parking lot on virginia and hale street in his signature straw hat.  he always had a smile, kind word and song in his heart.   louie was a one-of-a-kind original.  he was truly loved by many, and will be greatly missed.   for our family, the music died on february 29, 2016.   may his memory be eternal.       
funeral service will be 11 a.M. Saturday, march 5, 2016 at st. John’s greek orthodox church, kanawha city with the rev. Fr. Matthew moore officiating.  burial will follow at spring hill cemetery, charleston.  visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.M. Friday, march 4, 2016 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston, with trisagion prayers at 7:00 p.M.