William Denton Stanley, age 54, of Little Rock died Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the John McClellan VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born May 19, 1951 at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, the son of Ray and Evanelle Skaggs Stanley. He was a United States Air Force veteran and an accomplished musician. He once played backup bass guitar for the legendary "B.B." King while touring in Little Rock. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survivors are his parents, Ray and Evanelle Stanley of Arkadelphia, one brother, Larry Ray Stanley of Hot Springs and his fiancee, Reggie Skrmetti of Little Rock. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 8, 2005 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church with Father Brendan Murphy officiating. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church or School, 1321 S Van Buren Streeet, Little Rock, AR 72204. Arrangements are under the direction of Welch Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book or send private condolences, visit www.welchfh.net.