Kadarion Lamont Montaz Stanley's Obituary
Kadarion Lamont Montaz Stanley, 19, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away November 26, 2025.
Kadarion was born in Decatur on January 2, 2006, the son of Duane Lee, Sr. and Christen Stanley. From the age of 15, he worked at several different places, including Caterpillar, Walmart, Long John Silver’s, KFC, and UPS.
Kadarion lived his life with a loving heart, an outgoing spirit. He was a nurturer, protector, and deeply devoted to his family. He was a goal driven, kindhearted, outgoing, respectful young man. He always put his loved ones first. No matter what he had, he made sure his family had what they needed. He loved seeing everyone around him doing well. Kadarion always encouraged and supported his family and friends in any way he could. All with strength, wisdom, and loyalty, provided with his warm smile and beautiful light.
He was very determined and responsible, working two jobs at the same time. Recently, he made the decision to go back to school to earn his GED a goal he was proud of and truly excited about. He was an excellent football player with a natural talent. He also loved his dogs, who brought him comfort, companionship, and happiness. Kadarion was full of life, full of plans, and always striving to grow, succeed, and support those around him. He was loved by many and will forever be cherished in our hearts.
Kadarion is survived by his mother Christen Stanley; siblings Tristen Stanley, Sadarius Stanley, Duane Lee, Jr., Dakari Lee, Adreem Lee, and Deshawn Lee; grandfather Anthony Stanley; uncles Micah (Tiffany) McCrory and Timothy McCrory; aunts Tina (Jerry) Griggs, Mia (Ray) Carter, and Shanice Hughes; girlfriend Janyiah Marion; and a host of friends and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Duane Lee, Sr., brother Demarion Stanley, grandmothers Maria Stanley and Sheila Hoadges, great-grandmother Delores McCrory, and cousin Malachi McCrory.
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