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Joseph William Stovall Jr.

Joseph Stovall Obituary

Joseph William (Joe) Stovall Jr., 83, of Vinton, Va., went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 19, 2009. He was a member of Vinton Baptist Church and was a charter member of the Vinton Host Lions Club where he was a recipient of the Melvin P. Jones Award and also was a charter member of the Vinton Jaycees, and past President of the Patrick Henry Allied Families. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and member of the Star City Hunt Club. He retired after 44 years of service with Burlington Industries. He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph William Sr. and Maude Hyatt Stovall; grandson, Michael Hunter Stovall; one brother; and three sisters. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Peggy Page Stovall; two sons and their wives, Jeffery William and Peggy Smith Stovall and Michael Wayne and Patsy Hurt Stovall; five grandchildren, Christopher Eddy, of Nashville, Tenn., Amanda Stovall, Joshua Stovall, Page Stovall and Patrick Stovall, all of Vinton; sisters and brothers, Irene S. Holdren, of Lakewood, Calif., Rosie S. (Louis) Hogan, of Roanoke, Wallace (Ruth) Stovall, of Roanoke, and Jackie S. Boitnott, of New Castle. Funeral services will be conducted from Vinton Baptist Church, Monday, June 22, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Dr. Bill Booth, Dr. Chris Monroe and Dr. Bob Wayne officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Raymond E. Page Scholarship Fund through Vinton Baptist Church or the Vinton Host Lions Club. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2009.

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Philip & Donna Weddle

June 26, 2009

Mike and Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss, there's just not any words to say to make the loss any less painful. Your Dad took an interest in all of us at William Byrd and I'll never forget that. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

June 24, 2009

Mike and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prays.


Larry & Becky Miller

June 23, 2009

Ms. Stovall, Mike, Pat, Chris, Page and Patrick.
I'm sorry for your loss, lots of prayers and thoughts for you all.

We love you,
Deb, Donnie, Lance & Brooke

Jim Cumnock

June 23, 2009

Peggy and Family,

I'm so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Angela Fleming

June 22, 2009

Patsy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe Brown and son, Carl

June 22, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Amy Duff

June 22, 2009

Mike, Peggy, and family -
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Amy Duff

Seymore-Lanter Family (Kathy, Donnie, Ashley & J.J.

June 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Sharon & Glen Borden

June 22, 2009

Peggy and Family:

Glen and I were saddened to receive the news of Joe's passing. We will cherish all of the special memories of sharing many "Stovall" Christmas Eves and fun times at the hunting cabin in our younger years!

Much love and heartfelt sympathy,

Marty, Terri and Kayla Shrewsbury

June 22, 2009

Mike, Patsy and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joy Rinkk

June 22, 2009

Aunt Peggy, Jeff & Mike. My heart is broken. I know you haven't accepted the fact that he is not with us any longer. A wonderful uncle and very unique gentleman. My memories of him go back to my being 3 yrs old and him taking me to get my arm sewed up. I will always remember his special name for me "Pissanna". I love you all & my prayers are with you.

Roger & Janis Robinson

June 22, 2009

Dear Stoval family, my wife and I were away on vacation and just heard about Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Joe was very lucky to have such a close family and numerous friends. He will be missed. I will always remember his big smile and the love he had for all of you.

Dorothy Smith

June 22, 2009

Peggy, Mike, Patsy, Paige and Patrick,

I was stunned to read about Joe's passing. Joe was a fixture in the Vinton community and such a blessing to my life as a teenager at William Byrd. I can only offer words of simpathy and prayers during this time of grief.

God's comfort and blessings during this time.

Cynthia & Jon Alcorn & boys

June 22, 2009

Stovall Family,
We were very sorry to hear about Joe. He was a wonderful, kind, caring, man who was always welcoming and eager to do anything to help anyone at any time. He has been a friend to my our family for many years and will be sorely missed.

Jim and Tammy Holloway

June 22, 2009

Jeff, Mike and Miss Peggy,
It was so heard to hear of Joe's passing. He will be missed. Our heartfelt thoughts of sympathy are with you during this terrible time. Take some comfort in knowing he is in God's arms now.
The Holloway Family

Terry & Trish & Kayla

June 22, 2009

Peggy, Mike, Patsy, Paige & Patrick,

We were so sorry to read about your loss. We always enjoyed talking with Mr. Stovall when we would run into him in the Dollar General or just over at the Apts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Bob Yost

June 22, 2009

To the Stovall Family, we are truly sorry for the loss of Joe. Joe meant so much to me as a youngster and taught me well the outdoors and how to respect it, amongst many other things. My Mom and Dad welcome him to his new destination. We love you all.

Bob, Aaron, and Ryan Yost

June 21, 2009

We are so surprised and sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Stovall. We really enjoyed talking with him at the Byrd baseball games. As a matter of fact, we were just talking with him Thursday night. He was definitely an avid fan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Cassity Family: Terry, Melissa & Devin

June 21, 2009

To all the Stovall Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family at this time.
The Campbell Family
Mike, Carolyn and Cody

Jeffrey Boudreaux

June 21, 2009

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Joe was a very unique individual, one of a kind. Jeff & Linda Boudreaux

June 20, 2009

Mike, Patsy, Page & Patrick,
Our love and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Mr. Stovall was such a kind man with a humble spirit. He will be greatly missed.

~The Clark Family
Kenny, Fay, Kyle and Mitchell

June 20, 2009

Stovall Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. What a wonderful life he had to celebrate. Know that you are all in our prayers. Jon and Cheryl Carner

Janet & J.D. Ross

June 20, 2009

Peggy and family,
Our prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Joe will be missed by so many of us. We have lots of good memories of you and Joe. Our sympathy and love to you all.
J. D. and Janet

June 20, 2009

Stovall family, We are so sorry to hear about Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed and very fondly remembered. Bill,Cathy,Lindsey & Ross

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