Jimmy Wayne Stanger III, a 24-year-old Caucasian male, was born on March 20, 1991, in Tyler, Texas. He resided in Ben Wheeler, Texas, throughout his life and was employed by CenterPoint Energy in Tyler. A 2010 graduate of Van High School, Jimmy was passionate about outdoor activities, particularly riding four-wheelers. He cherished moments spent on the tractor with his son, Braiden Wayne Stanger, playing football with his nephew, and socializing with friends. His memorial service was held on July 23, 2015, at Serenity Springs in Ben Wheeler, officiated by his uncle, Reverend Jerry Stanger.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jimmy W. Stanger Sr. and Tom Lott. He is survived by his son, Braiden, and Braiden's mother, Chelsey Minchew; his parents, Jimmy Stanger Jr. and Trish of Ben Wheeler, and Rachelle and Bart Thornton of Bullard; sisters, Amber Stanger, Christian Herrera, Brandy Barnett, and Deanna Adams; step-brother, Joseph Thornton and his wife, Elizabeth; grandmothers, Sharon "Nanny" Stanger and Judy "Maw Maw" Lott; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members, and his colleagues at CenterPoint Energy.
Details surrounding the death of Jimmy Wayne Stanger III on July 18, 2015, are limited. Available public records do not provide specific information regarding the circumstances of his passing, nor do they mention any arrests or suspects related to his death. For more comprehensive information, it would be advisable to consult local news archives or contact the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office directly.
