Lawrence Smith "Larry" Stockdale
Lawrence Smith "Larry" Stockdale
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Larry was born in Prestonville, Ky., on July 29, 1927, the son of Stanley Stockdale and Mary (Cotton) Walston. He was a member of Trinity Pentecostal Chapel in Seymour.
He married Exie (McKee) Stockdale, whom preceded him in death, and then
married Judy Zink on Aug. 4, 2007.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.
Larry was retired from Pepsi-Cola in Seymour after 30 years of service. He was a member of Hayden Lodge, past-president of the American Legion post in Brownstown, member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
He was an avid sports fan and loved to hunt and fish.
Larry is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Della Stevens of Eglin, Ariz., Charlotte Shale of Santee, Calif., and Jan Stockdale of San Diego; stepchildren, Sandy Gay of Seymour and Lisa Lawles of Seymour; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren; four sisters, Frances Schaum of Carrollton, Ky., Della Jennings of San Antonio, Texas, Margaret Inderhees of Cincinnati, and Louise Fitzpatrick of Carrollton, Ky.; and one brother, Delmar Stockdale of Carrollton, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Exie; a brother, Stanley Stockdale Jr.; and a sister, Jean Cossairt.
Funeral services will be held at Voss Chapel at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Brother Larry Daulton officiating. Burial will take place in Vevay with full military graveside rites conducted at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Friends may call at Voss Chapel from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Tuesday.
Memorials may be written to American Lung Association or American Cancer Society.
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Jan Stockdale
May 29, 2012
My dad was a good father and a good man. He was well liked and respected by many. He was a special guy and his family loved him dearly. I miss him already.
Helen Jennings-Peifer
May 26, 2012
Uncle Smith a candle to light the way to your place of rest!
May 25, 2012
Uncle Smith was a very sweet man. We lived in San Antonio, Texas and did not see him very often, but when we were kids Dad (Michael) and Mom (Della) would take us up to see the family. Uncle Smith always made it point to include the Texas Kids since we were shy and kind of felt out of place. I always loved him for that. I always considered him what I called Tall, Dark and Handsome. I know he will be missed by his wife and his three daughters,sisters and brother, but I wanted anyone who reads this to know that he will be missed by the Kids in Texas especially me. Rest In Peace Uncle Smith until we meet again.
Love,
Helen Louise Jennings-Peifer
Janice Grimes
May 22, 2012
Judy,
I am so sorry to read about you loss. You are in my prayers and my thoughts. May God put His loving arms around and the family. Janice Grimes
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Peggy Dyer-Bland
May 21, 2012
Charlotte, Jan and Della, I'm so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers. I remember how your Dad would tell jokes and it took me awhile to get them....those were the days. Love you all and miss you. I will make a donation to my Relay here in Ohio in your Dad's name.
Jennifer Baxter
May 21, 2012
Judy,
I am sorry to hear about both of your losses. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Todd Fleetwood
May 21, 2012
I worked for years with Larry at Pepsi Cola. The world lost a great man. Larry, I will always think of you when I think of the good times at Pepsi. Goodbye my friend.
Fredrick Jennings
May 21, 2012
Uncle Smith will be missed by all his family in Texas. Della speaks fondly of him and recalls how close they were when they were children. Our prayers are with his family. Fred and Donna Jennings
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