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Bruce Stovall Obituary

Stovall, Bruce Allen, 57, of Mt. Holly, N.J., formerly of Wichita, left this world on April 3, 2012 to fish in higher places. He retired in 1992 as a US Navy Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of service. He was employed by Lockheed Martin and was secretary for the New Jersey BASS Federation until his passing. Preceded in death by parents, Bob and Helen Stovall and niece, Bayleigh Stovall. He is survived by wife, Donna Stovall; children, Martianne Rich, Michalee Merritt, Mark Rich and Maralynne Rich; sister, Tera (Gayle) Kiger of McGregor, Texas; brothers, Randy (Debbie) Stovall of Wichita, Tom (Holly) Stovall of San Angelo, Texas; five grandchildren; nieces in Kansas, Shelly (Stovall) Belcher, Rebecca (Stovall) Wiseman, Dianna Stovall; niece in Texas, Melissa Kiger; nephews in Texas, Matthew Kiger, Mark Kiger, Michael Kiger, Nicholas Evans, Dillon Evans, Samuel Stovall; nephew in Kansas, Daniel Stovall; many great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held on April 5, 2012, in New Jersey. A memorial is being established by Bruce's siblings with the New Jersey BASS Federation. Visit their website (www.njbassfederation.com) for additional tributes to Bruce. Brother, you will be missed!

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Apr. 8, 2012.

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Cindy Oleary

November 15, 2024

Did Bruce vacation at the White Oak Pond Motel in New Hampshire? If so there was a cottage dedicated to him in his memory. Unfortunately they are removing the cabin, but I have the plaque and wanted to return it to a family member.

Janie Fox Wilson

April 20, 2012

Rest in peace, Bruce. ??

Daniel Cipollone

April 18, 2012

I am so sad to here of Bruce passing he was a great guy, I worked on his & his family vehicle for years & It was always my pleasure to do business with him & his family. We just did not talk autos but boats, his new boat motor, fishing, LIfe. I will miss him and to think that someone that love to fish to goof off, I with he had more time for his fun !!!!

Bob Kyriacos

April 16, 2012

I had the pleasure of calling Bruce my friend for a short 6 years. Fished with him many times and sat down and talked for hours just a week before his passing. He would offer help to anyone and the voice of reason when needed. The pain will fade but the memories will not. To his friends and family share your memories and Bruce will live on in them.

Crystal & Tyson Cogburn

April 10, 2012

Randy, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers in the many days to come.

Wichita Marine

April 9, 2012

Randy...sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you and your family.

Gene Saunders

April 8, 2012

Our sincere sympathies to Bruce's enitre family. Even though I have not seen Bruce since West High, there are many great times we had at West that will never be forgotten.

Michael McFarland

April 8, 2012

Randy I remember so well the Friendships of our families growing up. I think of those days often. My prayers are with you your family and Bruce's family. The Bass tribute was nice and to see him all grown up.
Michael McFarland

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