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William Ardis Stell

1934 - 2021

William Ardis Stell obituary, 1934-2021, Dallas, TX

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William Stell Obituary

STELL, William Ardis Age 87, of Ennis TX, died on 10/26/2021. William Ardis 'Dickie' Stell was born July 5, 1934, in Ennis, TX. He was the eleventh child of twelve children born to the union of William Taylor Stell and Nellie Bell Gowan - Stell. His parents took education seriously. After graduating from George Washington Carver High School in 1954, he attended Prairie View A&M College on a full athletic scholarship where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Physical Education in 1958. He was a member of the 1954 National Football Championship team and voted the Most Outstanding Freshman Football Player the same year. 'Dickie' made all conference in track and field in 1954, 1955, and 1957. He leaves to cherish his legacy, his loving wife of 52 years, Rebecca Ingram-Stell, two sons, Victor Stell (Marilyn) and St. Nicholas Stell; two daughters, Renita Stell-Sharp (Alvin) and Ennette Bell; five grandchildren, Seth, Micah, Renisha Payne (Gregory), Kaylyn and Porsha; seven great-grandchildren Destiny, DeAngelo, Erick, Portia, Kayleb, Kennedy, and Jace; sisters-in-law, Virty Williams - Ellison (Herman) and Joan Ingram; one brother-in-law, Dr. Jesse Ingram (Janice). His best friends, Arthur Gillum (Alice) and Billy Johnson. A host of beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Wake: Fri. 6-8 pm. Service: Sat. 11 am. Both at Mt. Tabor BC

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Nov. 5, 2021.

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Steve Shadrach

February 15, 2022

I loved and admired Coach Stell. He was really the only coach at Hillcrest High School (70-73) that took a personal interest in me and believed in me. He was kind and fair and honest. I will miss him, but never forget him. I'm sorry for the family and the great loss it is to have him pass. A great man with a great legacy. RIP

Merene Davis

November 6, 2021

What a beautiful home going.. a beautiful family.. I´m blessed to have been around to see the celebration of such a blessed man.

Josephine Albert (Connie's sister)

November 6, 2021

Dear Rebecca: May God bless you during this time of your sorrow.
Our God is faithful.

Dr. Howard C. Hughes

November 6, 2021

My deepest sympathies to Coach Stell's Family. He was my Dad's (Willie Hughes Sr.) and my Uncle's, (Walter Furnace) High School (HS) Football Coach at Ennis' Carver HS. He actually coached against me when I played at Ennis HS, while he was coaching at Dallas Madison HS. We became to know each other well over the years, and I have enormous respect for him. I absolutely loved hearing him and my Dad share historical stories about growing up in Ennis, and about Carver HS. Rest In Peace Coach

Erma J. Jefferson

November 3, 2021

To Becky, Nicky and Family, my deepest sympathy to you. Coach was a good friend, role model and wise. A life well-lived.

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