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Charles Stobbs Obituary
July 2, 1929 - July 11, 2008
Charles K. "Chuck" Stobbs, 79, died peacefully at his home with family present on July 11, 2008.
He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 29 years, Joyce (Tindall) Stobbs; his daughter, Betsy Stobbs and her son, Evan; daughter Nancy Powell, her husband, Dave, and their children Isaac, Charley and Jocelyn; daughter Mahaska Peters and Jeff Saladino and their children Austin, Brooke, Justin and Michael; son Charles K. Stobbs II, his wife, Nicole, and their children Lauren, Charles III, Chandler and Lindsey; stepdaughter Kimberly Loeschman, her husband, Chris, and their daughter, Helen; stepdaughter Belinda Macumber, her husband, Bob, and their children Jason and Heather; mother-in-law Helen Tindall; brothers Thomas and Richard Stobbs; many nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend Robert Kleinknecht.
A 15-year Major League Baseball veteran with the Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators, he was also a high school All-American football and basketball player with a storied career at Granby High School in Norfolk, Va., leading to his induction into the Granby H.S. Hall of Fame (1996) and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame (2002). With numerous scholarship offers to play college ball, while also an Esquire All-American in baseball, he chose an offer from the Boston Red Sox to turn professional. After winning 107 MLB games he coached at George Washington University, with the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians.
A memorial service will be held at Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16th.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Congregational Care Committee at Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements under the direction of Jennings Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Stobbs
Walter Tucker
August 13, 2008
Chuck Stobbs may well have been the finest three sport high school athlete in the history of Virginia. I saw him play basketball in Richmond 1947. I'm a Red Sox fan and was sorry to see him traded away. He had a good record with the Sox 1949-1951
Linda Bissett
July 20, 2008
Joyce and family, I am so sorry to hear that Chuck has passed away. My thoughts are with you and the people, friends, who are still at Heartland, send you their love. Linda Bissett
Dianne Stiner Sizemore
July 15, 2008
I have lost a dear friend in Chuck.
My fondest memories will be working with him at the bazaar and his great jokes. NO Chuck I did not buy my dress at the bazaar........but maybe you check out those heavenly robes.
In Christian love and with deepest sympathy to Joyce and the family
Dianne Stiner Sizemore
DONALD & Sue Loudon
July 15, 2008
So sorry we can't be with you at this time,we will be thinking of you and keep you all in our prayers.
Valerie O'Hara
July 15, 2008
Dear Betsy and family:
So sorry about the loss of your dad. I'm keeping you in my prayers.
John and Ellen Cavanaugh
July 15, 2008
Dear Joyce, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. John and I met Chuck in 1972 when we arrived in Sarasota. We have fond momories of our times at Bee Ridge Presbyterian. May your wonderful memories of the past sustain you thru this difficult time.
larry & dee tinsley
July 15, 2008
we are so sorry to hear about your loss of "chuck" he will be missed very much. god bless you all.
Leclair Maureen, Charles
July 15, 2008
our love and thoughts are with you all during this time
Patricia (Martha) Murphy
July 15, 2008
Nancy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss.
Barbara Dearborn
July 15, 2008
Hasse, my thoughts are with you, and the boys.
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