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Freddy Stockton Obituary

Freddy Stockton
Freddy Stockton, 74 of Van Buren passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in his home. He was retired from International Paper Company as a salesman and also owned Small World Souvenirs, Inc. He was an antique hobbyist, loved woodworking and was a devoted family man. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Van Buren. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Cora (Stringer) Stockton; one sister Loretta Butler.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Carolyn Stockton of the home; two daughters Michelle Pendergraft and husband Randy of Alma and Melissa Peterson and husband Kevin of Broken Arrow; two sisters Betty Mann and husband Manuel of Booneville and Brenda Burkhart of Van Buren; a brother Larry Stockton of Fort Smith; five grandchildren Dexter Pendergraft and wife Sarah of Van Buren, Dalton Pendergraft and wife Alex of Alma, Drake Pendergraft of Cecil, Arkansas, Jake Peterson of Tulsa, Hannah Fischer and husband Caleb of Van Buren; two great-grandchildren Denver Pendergraft of Alma and Magnolia Pendergraft of Van Buren.
Funeral services will be 12 (Noon), Friday August 6, 2021 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
Pallbearers will be Joe Paul Sirmon, Charlie Williams, Bill Coleman, Dexter Pendergraft, Dalton Pendergraft, Drake Pendergraft, Jake Peterson and Caleb Fischer.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CJD Foundation @ https://cjdfoundation.org/donate, or call 800-659-1991 to donate by phone, or mail checks to CJD Foundation 3634 W. Market Street Suite 110, Akron, OH 44333.
Online tributes: www.ockerfuneralhome.com

Published by Times Record from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2021.
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Our thoughts are with you Carolyn. Fred was such a great friend and a joy to be around. We will miss him.

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August 12, 2021

Our thoughts are with you. May God Surround your family with His comfort.

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My thoughts are with you. Cherish your memories of the love and laughter you shared!

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