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William STUPLES Obituary
Bill was a native of Waynesboro and had lived on the Peninsula since 1952. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Bill was an avid bowler, enjoyed playing golf and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, hunting. He was good with his hands and was a great 'handyman' who was willing to give free advice and time to help others fix things. Bill retired from Newport News Shipbuilding, in 1993, after 41 years of service as a general foreman in the X31 Electricians.
Survivors include his wife, Joanne Stuples, one son, Tony Stuples (Wendy) of Newport News, six stepchildren including, Debbie Brindack (Bill) of Ohio, Bobbie Varner (Stephen) of Smithfield, Michael Ritchie of Newport News, Lisa Heller (Gary) of Ohio, Joseph Ritchie (Michelle) of Wisconsin, and Jason Zepernick of Chesapeake; one brother, Charlie Stuples of Waynesboro; two grandchildren, Jamie Stuples of Newport News, and Laura Stuples of Illinois; five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Triston, Makayla, Mariah, Macee; and adopted family and neighbor of 41 years, Bob and Shirley Perdue.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Stuples; one brother and four sisters.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, in the W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home chapel, with Pastor Tom Everett officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 69 Saunders Road, Newport News, VA 23601.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com
Arrangements by W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for William STUPLES
Doug Cash
August 21, 2010
Im so sorry for your loss Tony JOANNE Jaimie and the rest of the family I will miss Grover He was the smartest Man I ever knew Doug Cash
Larry Cash
August 18, 2010
Tony & Family,
I am sad to hear the passing of Uncle Grover. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Ailsworth
August 18, 2010
Dear Jamie,
I am very sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Penny and Doug Bolz
August 17, 2010
Jamie,Tyler,Triston,and Tony, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy Hall
August 17, 2010
To all of the Stuples Family:
Just want u all to know that I am very sorry about the passing of Bill.He was a great man.He was always the same no matter what he had going on in his life.He always had a smile on his face.I know how u all will miss him but he is not suffering anymore,and he is in a much better place.My heart goes out to each and everyone of u,and if there is anything I can do please let me know.Tammy Hall
August 17, 2010
Tony and family know that
you are all in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Love with Fondest memories. One of Grovers favorite Johnson kids. Cindy Cash Sanford
August 17, 2010
Dear Joann & Family
We were very sorry to hear about Uncle Bill's passing, we will always remember the times we had with him when he came to Ohio.He will
be missed by all of us.Our hearts go out to you and his family in this very difficult time. We will miss him deeply . Jacki & Emil
Ynez G
August 17, 2010
Joann, I am so sorry to hear about Bills passing. My heart goes out to you and his son and family. I will always remember that smile of his and how he enjoyed bowling. He will be missed by all. God Bless!
Ellen (Painter) Diffenderfer
August 16, 2010
Tony, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great guy and he always made me laugh. My heart is with you during this very sad time.
Tracy Rippy Grady
August 16, 2010
Tony, Jamie, Laura and children, I was so very sorry to hear about Bills passing. I just saw him a few weeks ago at Wal Mart. I am glad I did. I miss seeing him around when we all lived on the same street. He was such a wonderful man and I remember him always worked on cars for the family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
August 16, 2010
Tony, Jamie, Tyler and Triston my heart goes out to you and the rest of your family. He was a good man and he loved you all. He will be missed. I am so sorry. Karen (Nana) Watson
Lyle Cash
August 16, 2010
Joann and Tony, as I have thought in the last couple of days about my many fonding memories, it carried me back to 1951. I have thought of all the great times we had togeather, all of the many places we got to see with each other. what great memories we were able to build. I will surely miss W.G. my favorite Brother in Law. God Bless you Tony and Joann and Family. Know that you and your families are in my prayers and thoughs
David Collier US Postal Service
August 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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