Edward Irl Stanfield

Edward Irl Stanfield, of Uvalde, TX, passed away on March 1^st, 2024, at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, TX at the age of 83.  

He was born on April 7^th, 1940, in Boonville, MO to Francis Stanfield and Elizabeth Roberts Stanfield. 

He married Linda Mosely on January 8^th, 1960, in Boonville, MO. 

He went to school at Boonville High School.  He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1961. Ed began his career ranching with his father-in-law, H.A. Moseley. He subsequently held roles at the Texas Hereford Association, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and Chaparrosa Ranch. He later became Chief Operation Officer of BKJI. Ed spent the latter portion of his career working in Real Estate with his wife Linda in Uvalde.

Ed served on the Board of Directors of The Uvalde Bank, Stockman’s National Bank, Uvalde Independent School District, and the Uvalde Methodist Church. He served as chairman/committeeman of multiple state and national cattlemen’s and cattle breed associations and the Texas A&M Research Center advisory board.

Ed is survived by his wife Linda Stanfield of Uvalde, TX; son, Matthew Edward Stanfield and daughter in-law Elina Kolmanovskaya Stanfield of Brooklyn, NY; son in-law, Clay Cooper of Austin, TX; and grandchildren, Henry Matthew and Dasha Jane Stanfield of Brooklyn, NY, Madeline Stinson of Austin, TX, Hannah Stinson of Brooklyn, NY, and Oliver Cooper of Austin, TX; two nieces, Kim Keese and Micaela Keese Williams; four nephews, Jason Stanfield, Brent Clem, Joshua Stanfield, and Mitchell Keese.  

Ed is preceded in death by parents; Francis and Elizabeth Stanfield; daughter Stacey Elaine Stanfield Cooper; two brothers Art and Paul Stanfield, and niece, Joanna Stanfield Montgomery. 

A Memorial service will be held Monday March 11^th, 2024, at 1:30pm at the Uvalde Methodist Church.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the charity of your choice.