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BORN
1925
DIED
2010
SJ Stovall Obituary
Mr. Stovall served 14 years on the Arlington City Council and then was mayor from 1977 to 1983, following Tom Vandergriff.
During his tenure, Mr. Stovall led efforts to build both the Arlington Convention Center and a new City Hall and helped recruit companies such as National Semi-Conductor and Wet 'N Wild to Arlington.
The city named a 52-acre park in southwest Arlington in honor of SJ Stovall in 1991.
Memories and Condolences
for SJ Stovall
15 Entries
Ben Vu
August 10, 2010
I moved to the DFW area in 2005 and the very first place I lived was in Arlington ..... that was my first taste of Texas ... so Thank You Sir for building such a great city.
MARTHA HURLEY
July 25, 2010
SJ was such a kind and gentle human being. He had a spirit of generosity toward other people and their failings. For anyone who was paying attention, he modeled a better, wiser way to look, think and behave. The world is a better place because he lived.
Bob Brown
July 19, 2010
Beth and Marc, my sympathy to you and your family. Your Dad was a wonderful role model of integrity and public service and a great friend. His humor and positive outlook on life will be missed.
Robin Davis
July 18, 2010
Marc, I am so sorry to hear about your father! He was such a kind man & a great leader of our city! You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers!
Glenn Brown
July 18, 2010
I have reaped the benifit of his hard work. Thank you Mr. Stovall. RIP
Glenn Brown
Sharon West
July 17, 2010
I will miss him dearly. He was a very special friend and I will treasure my time as his "roomie" at SRA. This is a sad day.
Brad Schrader
July 16, 2010
heard this news on the radio this morning on the drive to work. I am thankful for knowing SJ and family from days long back at First Baptist Arlington. What a wonderful servant for God and the city of Arlington. my sympathy to all the Stovall family.
Roger Summers
July 16, 2010
SJ Stovall set the standard for public service. He was a man of wisdom, effectiveness, vision, commitment and honor. This city and this region are the better for his having willingly stepped into the public arena and remaining there for so long.
Ron & Joy Bobo
July 16, 2010
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the passing of Mr. Stoval.
He was a tremedous a asset to Arlington and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
I had the pleasure of working with him on various projects while employed at Schrickel, Rollins and Associates.
Mr. Stoval was of that generation that produced men and women of character.
John & Gail Daugherty
July 16, 2010
Our hearts and prayers are with
the family! SJ was a wonderful
neighbor and Mayor!
Terri Miller
July 16, 2010
SJ was a wonderful neighbor and friend and a great supporter of Arlington. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Billie Crenshaw
July 16, 2010
I met Mayor Stovall several times and found him to be warm and interesting man. He really loved Arlington.
Kyle Hantz
July 15, 2010
I knew S J when I was just beginning my federal career at the Army Corps of Engineers. What a great guy and he will be missed.
Jim Burgin
July 15, 2010
SJ was a man of character, a dedicated public servant, and a true man of faith. He had a way of making everyone around him feel better. I loved to listen to his stories, and his smile had a way of brightening a room. He was truly special.
Jack Ballou
July 15, 2010
S.J. was a good man. I will miss him.
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