BAKERSFIELD, CA - We're learning more about the man killed in a crash Tuesday morning on Ashe Road at Panama Lane. Stanley Henry, 79, was a father, grandfather and great-grandfather -- who friends say had a passion for serving our community.
Police say a woman ran a red light Tuesday morning, hitting Henry's car. As investigators figure out what happened, friends and family are mourning his loss.
Stanley Henry was involved with a variety of local organizations -- including the Kern County Sheriff's Mounted Posse -- known for riding in parades and rodeos while raising money for local kids.
Anthony Mungary said, "He was kind of like the pillar of the posse for quite a few years now."
James Montoya said, "Stan was very involved. He was always at every function."
Serving in various board positions, friends say he was a great leader and a good cook.
Montoya said, "We would have our posse meetings, we'd have it every first Monday. Stan was there. He was the first one there. He was cooking his famous beans."
Mungary said, "He made what everybody thought was just fantastic. Everybody wanted to know the recipe for it."
Friends say they'll remember the beans, but most of all his character.
Mungary said, "There wasn't a thing that we did that he wasn't willing to take on."
Montoya said, "He was a great man."
Police say the crash is under investigation and no charges have been filed or arrests made.
His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Police say a woman ran a red light Tuesday morning, hitting Henry's car. As investigators figure out what happened, friends and family are mourning his loss.
Stanley Henry was involved with a variety of local organizations -- including the Kern County Sheriff's Mounted Posse -- known for riding in parades and rodeos while raising money for local kids.
Anthony Mungary said, "He was kind of like the pillar of the posse for quite a few years now."
James Montoya said, "Stan was very involved. He was always at every function."
Serving in various board positions, friends say he was a great leader and a good cook.
Montoya said, "We would have our posse meetings, we'd have it every first Monday. Stan was there. He was the first one there. He was cooking his famous beans."
Mungary said, "He made what everybody thought was just fantastic. Everybody wanted to know the recipe for it."
Friends say they'll remember the beans, but most of all his character.
Mungary said, "There wasn't a thing that we did that he wasn't willing to take on."
Montoya said, "He was a great man."
Police say the crash is under investigation and no charges have been filed or arrests made.
His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary.