Joe Stallings

STALLINGS Joe B. Stallings, 87, of El Paso, passed away on April 17, 2011. Joe was born to Joe Banks and Mattie Lou Stallings on July 10, 1923 in Clyde, Texas. He attended Clyde Elementary before moving to El Paso in the early 1930s, where he attended Morehead Grade School and graduated from El Paso High School in 1942. He enlisted in the Merchant Marines, serving from 1942 to 1946. He was very proud to be the highest out of 400 in signaling. Joe retired after 35 years with Mountain Bell Telephone, then worked another 10 years as an instructor with Northern Telecom. He then really retired to do what he loved best: lapidary and silver work. He is survived by his older sister, Tommie Gillespie; sons David Stallings (Linda) and Ray Stallings (Sylvia), and daughters Joy Stallings-Gomez (Ignacio) and Pam Cross (Patrick); grandchildren Christopher, Shane, Teresa, Andrew, Michael, Amanda, Jordyn; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Del Sol Church, 11501 Vista Del Sol. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Joe Stallings Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o UTEP Office of Institutional Advancement, Kelly Hall, 500 W. University, El Paso, TX, 79968. Special Thanks to Frank Navarro and his tremendous and compassionate staff. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Homes East.