Stanley Phillip Horney

Stanley Phillip Horney passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday October 9th, 2023. Stanley was born in Greensboro, NC on February 17th, 1954 to Robert Carl Horney and Betty Anne Caudle Horney, both deceased. 

In his youth, Stanley was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church. Stanley attended Greensboro city schools and graduated from Page High School in Greensboro, NC in 1972. He joyfully attended his 50th class reunion in the fall of 2022 where he was able to visit with long-time friends and family. Stanley enlisted in the Army in 1972 and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He attended Rutledge College in Greensboro and obtained an Associate’s degree in Accounting. Stanley worked multiple jobs including cashier at the Brown Hotel in Denver. 

Stanley enjoyed being a student of history and specifically spent much time researching genealogy for his family. He was especially close with his Grandmother Blanche W. Caudle and his Aunts Jean and Jo. Stanley was a proud gay man who was active in promoting gay rights and activism throughout his adult life. He was an active member of the Denver Boys of Leather and the Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire. He celebrated many years of sobriety and was active in service to his AA community. He enjoyed the fellowship of many close friends in all the activities he participated. During his down time, you can be sure he was catching an episode or two of “his girls” as he was an avid viewer of Golden Girls, having seen the entire series several times over.

Stanley is survived by Step-Father Thomas Hipp, Sister Nancy Anne Horney King (Michael, deceased) of Greensboro, NC and Brother Thomas Ramirez (Irene) of Toledo, OH. He is further survived by his two Aunts, Jean Caudle, and Mary Jo Caudle Garrett (Royce), Niece Christy King Trippett (Marlon) all of Greensboro, NC, and Nephew Matthew King (Jessica) of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by Great Nieces Marissa Trippett, Cara Trippett and Great Nephews Tyler Trippett, Andrew King, Nathaniel King, as well as his extended family and many close friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life service held on Saturday November 18^th at Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies located at 980 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218. Doors will open for visitation at 3:00 p.m. with the service beginning at 4:00 p.m.

A Military Funeral Honors service will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Wednesday November 22^nd at 2:00 p.m. Stanley was cremated and will be laid to rest at Fort Logan.

On behalf of Stanley, we would like to thank the many care givers of the past years and the last several months who helped care for Stanley at the VA Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Silver Heights Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Rowan Community, Summit Rehab and Care Community, and those friends who took special care of him.

In leu of flowers, donations can be made to Midtown on the Park Fellowship Fund. The fund goes to promote scholarship of sober activities including camping and weekend trips for those who would otherwise not be able to afford the opportunity. Checks can be made out to: “Midtown on the Park” and sent to 91 S Eaton Street, Lakewood, CO 80226. For additional payment options please reach out to Nathan at 720.443.4025.