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William Stovall Memoriam
82, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 2nd, 2014. As a young man, he earned his Eagle Scout award and was a member of the "Order of the Arrow" in the Boy Scouts of America. He had been retired from teaching and coaching for the Arizona High Schools since 1991. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was the Captain for the All Marines Champion Team in 1953. Bill then went to the University of Arizona on a football scholarship. After receiving his Master's at the U of A, he and his wife, Sylvia, moved to Eloy, AZ where he coached and taught Biology for seven years. He then took the position of head football and track coach at the Nogales, Arizona HIgh School for 3 years. The rest of his 37 years of teaching were spent at South Mountain High School in Phoenix, AZ. Bill had a passion for fitness and, in 1982, entered several body building contests achieving the following titles; "Mr Western USA", "Mr. Arizona Over 40" and second place runner up in the "Mr. U.S.A. Over 40" contest. In 2000 he was named in the Hall of Fame for the East Mississippi Junior College in Scooba, Mississippi. He leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Sylvia; three sons, Jay, Scott, Russell and his wife Libby; and one daughter, Jodi. He also leaves behind his sister, Mary Sue; grandchildren, Brandon, Chris, Ashley, Jake, Josh, Rain, and Summer; and the newest addition, Hazel Lynn, his great granddaughter. In lieu of flowers please send donations "in Memory of WIlliam T. Stovall, Jr." to Arizona Humane Society - Campus of Care, 1521 West Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85041. Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. (602) 276-3601.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Stovall
Faz Family
March 13, 2014
Our prayers our with you.
Monica Mendoza
March 12, 2014
Dear Mrs. Stovall,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I too was one of your students from St. Catherine along with many of my family members. You were one of the best Teachers I even encountered. I remember you always greeted everyone with a great big smile! You were always caring, friendly & loving to every child you taught...not only while we were in your class but as we grew up, you were always there for us.
Pleaes know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and always!
God Bless,
Monica Mendoza (Wade)
March 11, 2014
Mrs. Stovall,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have always had a special place in my family's heart. You taught me and my siblings at St Catherine's and one thing we always remember is your kindness and sincerity. May God bless you during these difficult times. Please know that everyone has you and your family in our thoughts and prayers .
Christina Tellez (medina)
Ronald T
March 11, 2014
My heartfelt condolences goes out to the family and love ones of my friend Bill Stovall. I have known Bill for a number of years back in Miss. Now we are sadden, but can rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that our suffering over the passing of Bill has produce endurance, and our endurance produces the character like the Bill I once knew; and his character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, to go forward since God's love has been poured into our hearts as I knew Bill Stovall, would truly wish the Holy Spirit to given to us; all his family and extended friends in his remembrance. I was on a panel with Bill years back and knew his character. Peace be with you Bill.
March 10, 2014
Sylvia and family, our deepest condolences from Teresa Gonzales and family.
Robbie Lindsey
March 10, 2014
Thanks Coach.
March 10, 2014
Mrs Stovall, I'm so sorry to hear of Bill. My prayers are with the family. If I can be of any help I'm here for the family.
Rachel B. Munoz
Donna Higgins
March 10, 2014
Dear Sylvia and family,
I just learned yesterday before Mass at Mt Carmel about Bill's death. I was so saddened to hear that this good man is gone. Bill always had kind and encouraging words and the best hug anywhere! I know he is in a far better place, one to which we all hope to be. And I know, Sylvia, that God's unending love will surround you and your family and give you all the comfort you need until you see Bill again. Love and prayers for you and your family will be coming from our house.
Patrick Rice
March 10, 2014
Dear Stovall Family,
Our deepest sympathy in this time of loss.
Every Marine, past and present is an honored part of our family and history.
Semper Fi,
Patrick Rice
Marine Corps League
Detachment 1296
East Valley Marines
March 9, 2014
My condolence goes out to Bill Stovall and his family. I first met Bill at a football training camp, years back in Biloxi Miss. We would say a prayer prior to suiting up and hitting the equipment. Again my condolences
Sylvia Stovall
March 9, 2014
Thank you Mr.John Deab, I sincerely appreciate your entry.
John Deab
March 9, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Stovall was my biology teacher at South. He was pleasant, professional, caring and the perfect example of a teacher and mentor. Years later I went through medic training and was always asked, "How did you know that answer?" I would just smile and remember telling them they would have to ask Mr. Stovall. 41 years later I am still using information Mr. Stovall shared with us in class. Please take care!!!!
Raymond, Rose Mary and family Coronado
March 7, 2014
Sylvia and the whole Stovall family, Our heartfell condolences are with all of you. May God and His Blessed Mother, La Virgen de Guadalupe, bless and guide you always, and may Mr. Stovall Rest in Peace. Thank you for being a big part in making our children who they are today.
Andy/Olivia C Ramirez
March 7, 2014
Mrs Stovall,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May God give you strength during this difficult time. As my kids will always remember you teaching them at St Catherines, I always remembered Mr Stovall as my teacher. He did a great job. My prayers are with you and your family.
Maria Elena Coronado
March 7, 2014
When I think about a South Phoenix community, I think about Mr. and Mrs. Stovall. Two teachers that touched the lives of so many students, including mine. My heart goes out to you Mrs. Stovall and the entire Stovall family. Coach Stovall, although we ribbed each other about my Sun Devil and his Wildcats... South Phoenix lost a fighter...but I know the sun will continue to shine brighter because his smile will continue to shine upon our community. RiP Coach.
LONNA KOLASINSKI
March 7, 2014
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Claudette Carolina
March 7, 2014
To the Stoval family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you will find comfort in the wonderful memories that you have of him. I was fortunate to have Mr. Stovall as one of Science/Biology teacher. He made sure his students learned something. Mr. Stoval will be missed.
Leanna Swain
March 7, 2014
I never had Mr. Stovall as a teacher at SMHS, But you would have never known . He loved us all. He will be truly missed.
March 6, 2014
My prayers & condolences to the Stovall family. I had the honor of having Mr. Stoval -as my football Coach, He was the best football Coach I every had. I will never for get him,
Thank you. Many prayers to his family & God Bless.
Bryan Cheatham
AQUANETTA TAYLOR
March 6, 2014
Mr. Stovall was one of my favorite teachers while I attended SMHS. I was a student of his for 3 years because I wanted to be in his class. He always kept us engaged and encouraged us to think outside the box and to always challenge ourselves. To his family I give you my condolences and prayers.
Respectfully,
Aquanetta Taylor(Ayers) Class of 1975 SMHS
Dwight Williams
March 6, 2014
Thank you Coach for the influence you had in my life, when I think about the times we spent together, it was truly a blessing, thank you for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. I just wish I could've told you myself.
Monica Ferring
March 6, 2014
I remember Mr. Stovall, as my kindergarten teacher's body building husband. My thoughts are with Mrs. Stovall and her family. Its stand-up people like the Stovalls that made growing up in the southside GREAT!!! Love, Monica Orozco (former kindergarten student of Mrs. Stovall, St. Catherine of Siena, Class of 1978)
Christine Manson
March 6, 2014
Mrs. Stovall, Russell & family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Marcus Glover
March 6, 2014
I believe this with all my heart: The greatest coach of all time in my eyes is Coach William Stovall. Coach Stovall did not win a Super Bowl, a College National Championship or a State High School Championship. Coach Stovall instilled in me and many others a toughness and a perseverance..."Never Quit Mentality". I am proud to have been one of many young men Coach Stovall took under his wing. As a teacher, he taught us to always give your best effort. He mentored and groomed many of us to become better Men, Fathers and productive citizens. I will never forget the years I had the privilege and opportunity to be coached by the "Greatest Coach Of All Time", William Stovall. Coach, I love you from the bottom of my heart; you will be missed.
Thanks, Marcus Glover. Class of 1988
March 6, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, with loving memories the Prieto family
Hendrix Family
March 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May you all share all of the happy memories you have and he will always be in your hearts. God Bless.
Paul Jasso
March 6, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the Stovall family; my thoughts and prayer go out to you at this solemn time. Although I never had Mr. Sovall as a teacher during my years at South Mountain HS, I did have the great fortune to have him as a personal mentor, as he would take time during his day to always answer questions for me about physical training. Being a small guy, I was an even smaller teenager and his insight in helping me to develop my own physical training was invaulable, especially considering the great shape he was in at that time being a man 'over 50'. Mr. Stovall you were never forgotten, have been a frequent fond recollection in relaying stories to my children, and will never be forgotten by so much of us whose lives you changed without even being aware of it. God be with you, you were 'The Man'. - Paul Jasso / Class of 84 - Rebels
Michelle Kennedy
March 6, 2014
Rest in Peace. My prayers and condolences to your family.
Class of 1985
Ed Cates
March 6, 2014
Coach Stovall you will be missed. You taught at SMHS for 37 years and I was lucky enough to be there for 4 of them. You and your son, Russ, coached South Mountain Football and made it an enjoyable time in my life. I remember when you would look to see who was going to play football on the freshman and JV teams and ask "when am I gonna see you in my class". Everybody knew they had to take Biology, but, you made it worth it. Something I will never forget. From the first time I put pads on to the last, it was a great time to be playing Football for the Rebels. My thoughts and prayers are with the Stovall Family. Thanks Coach, you will be missed.
March 6, 2014
Sylvia, you and your entire family are in our prayers. May your many years of making precious memories fill your sorrowed hearts with laughter and smiles in time as life goes on. It is in dying that we are born to eternal life. May you also find some comfort in The 23rd Psalm. Bill is at peace and now has eternal life while we stay behind and mourn his going home to our father in glorious Heaven. God bless you and your family during this sad time in your lives. The Sirakis family
Tricia Servin
March 5, 2014
Sylvia and family, may your strong faith help you through this difficult time
Keep him in your heart and he will always be with you
I will keep you in my prayers
Mary Lou Martinez (Montenegro) 1980
March 5, 2014
My prayers & condolences to the Stovall family. I had the honor of having Mr. Stovall as my Biiology teacher.
Gaylord Freeman
March 5, 2014
Thank you Mr. Stovall for all you gave and did for the students at South Mountain High School and the community of South Phoenix. Coach Stovall was a man of knowledge, discipline, honest and fair.
Isabel Hinojos
March 5, 2014
To the best Coach May you rest in peace !!! You were the best Mrs Stovall many Condolences to you and all of your family God bless all of you
Isabel H.Class 1989 South Mountain. HS
Rick Urias
March 5, 2014
Another great person was called to the gates of heaven. My condolences go out to the Stovall's and all the other family members. May he rest in peace. Sending prayers your way.
Class of "88" Rebels
Jimmy Anaya
March 5, 2014
Mr Stovall was of of my teachers at South Mountain High during my Sophomore year in 1980. There's a handful of teachers that I remember and he was at the top. We were lucky to have had him at SMHS and he definitely left an impression on everyone who was lucky enough to have had a class or activity Mr Stovall was involved with. Rest in peace Mr Stovall.
Annette Iniguez
March 5, 2014
Mr. Stovall was a great teacher. The A's I received in his class were because of his teaching. He wanted everyone to succeed.
To Russell,
You, your Mom (my kindergarten teacher), and your family are in my prayers.
Annette Munoz Iniguez
Norma & Jimmie Munoz
March 5, 2014
To the Stovall family: Sylvia we send our condolences to you and your family. We are sorry you lost a wonderful man.
Eleanor Conchos Camarena
March 5, 2014
Id like to thank you Mr Stovall for being a great teacher. I have not forgotten you in all these years. Your biology class was my favorite class. The graphic movies that we would see in your class of drunk driving and what it could result in. I tell my children that your class kept me from ever drinking and driving and kept me away from drugs. Yes your class did this. Your an Angel. Thank You. May you rest in Peace.
Denise Rocha-Gamez
March 5, 2014
My condolences to the entire Stovall family. Coach Stovall was an awesome teacher and my most favorite @ South Mountain High. Coach may you rest in peace, you will be missed but in our heart's.
March 5, 2014
I want to send condolences to his whole family he was my Biology teacher at South Mountain High School in 81 he was an awesome teacher RIP Stovall.
T. P. Class of 1982
March 5, 2014
Mr Stovall, one of the best teachers ever... I am so glad I had you as a teacher. I wish there were more teachers like Mr. Stovall in the world. He was such a great teacher. I will always cherish the memories
of the many things you taught me
at South Mountain High School.
Thank you for all the dedication you
gave us for the 37 years at South
.You will truly be missed. May God Bless and Comfort the family during this difficult time.
FreddieAnn Bracamonte
March 5, 2014
My Deepest Condolences to the Stovall Family: He was one of a kind at SMHS:
Rosezanna Aguilar
March 5, 2014
My condolences he was one of my favorite teachers at South and said never listen to people who say you can't do something prove them wrong.
Nancy Pritchard-Geist
March 5, 2014
Coach Stovall was the best teacher who stay a dear friend into my adult life.I had the most respect for him throughout my school year's.My thought's and Prayer's are with each and every family member.I am so sorry for your loss.
Danny Seville
March 5, 2014
Mrs Stovall, Russ and the entire Stovall Family. I will forever be indebted to Coach Stovall. I can say with all sincerity that he was a man who truly impacted my life for the better, inspired me to push myself, to watch over those that I care for and to always be proud that I was and still am from South Phoenix. I will always cherish the words, memories, and time he gave me as a young man at South Mountain. God Bless him and your entire family.
Karen Alvarez-Jimenez
March 5, 2014
The entire Stovall family is in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you all during this difficult time.
Patricia Montalbo-Lopez
March 5, 2014
My sincere condolences. Mr. Stovall was my high school biology teacher. I liked him way back then and I am so sorry for your loss. God bless and comfort you all.
Paul Calderon
March 5, 2014
My condolences to the Stovall family, one of the best teachers I had at South high
March 5, 2014
He was always so kind and helpful to anyone who asked. I had the most respect for Mr. Stovall. My condolences to the family.
Tina Peer
March 5, 2014
May the Lord bless you with comfort and joyous memories of your loved one. Former student at South Mountain High.
Michelle Ruiz Hernandez
March 5, 2014
Mrs. Stovall and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for all of the Stovall family. God Bless all of you during this very difficult time.
Dave Nelson
March 5, 2014
Sad news and sorry to hear of your loss, i wasnt Bill's student at South but knew him.He did a great job with his life,family and serving our country as a U.S.Marine... Mrs Stovall & Scott God bless you
Audrey Lauro
March 5, 2014
Mrs. Stovall and family, I am sorry for your loss here on earth. I remember him so sweetly when he lectured at St. Catherine of Siena. He always displayed a kindness and it was beautiful to see how he loved his wife so dearly. God bless you all at this time.
Russell Martin
March 5, 2014
I will always have respect for this man. He was my coach, teacher and friend while I attended South Mountain High School, and even though we have not communicated since I left school I have thought about him many, many times as a great human being. Coach, you will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Sally Borquez
March 5, 2014
Mr. Stovall was a great man and teacher. I did not remember many of my teachers at SMHS, but he was once of few that actually cared about teaching and the kids. That placed a great feeling in my heart. Thank you. Many prayers to his family & God Bless.
Eric Wilson
March 5, 2014
I want to send my heartfelt condolences to Sylvia, to Bill and Sylvia's children, along with all of the grandchildren. It has been a while since I have seen all of you, but I have thought of you and Coach Stovall quite often over the years. We had quite the bodybuilding "family" at Champions Gym down on Central and some of my favorite memories were made there. Sylvia, you were our "gym mom" and of us big muscle guys truly enjoyed your presence and support at the gym. I won the Novice and Middleweight Mr. Arizona the year that Bill won the over 40 division. We had fun training together, discussing and cussing our severe diets and preparing for events that very few people were able to achieve. At ADEQ, I worked with one of your neighbors, Steve Castillo, and he kept me updated on how things were going for your family through the years; boy was he impressed by bigger than life Coach Stovall. Please keep your family close during these trying times and know that your fond memories of Bill will carry you through this ordeal. I will remember his enormous and infectious smile when I think of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP coach and give God a front double biceps shot for me. Sincerely, Eric
March 5, 2014
I just wanted the family to know how sorry I am for the great loss you must be feeling for your beloved William. May the drawing close to God in prayer strengthen and comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Psalm 94:18,19
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