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John Stover Obituary
John Dennis Stover, Sr., 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 1, 2014.
John was born May 25, 1922 in Gilmer County, Georgia. He was a cherished, down-home soul who quietly loved his family and friends. He was strong in his faith and enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, fishing, Hartville Flea Market, yard sales, and showing a few special tricks to all he met. He was a member of the Greatest Generation and our hero who served in the Army at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, HI during the Warld War II attack on Pearl Harbor where he shot at low flying enemy planes with only a pistol and continued to defend the island in the aftermath. John went on to serve courageously in the war for another three years in Australia, Leyte Island, New Guinea and the Philippines. After the war, John went home to Georgia where he met and married the love of his life, Freda Lee Russell. Moving to Akron in 1952 to work in the booming rubber industry, John retired from Firestone after 29 years of service and enjoyed an amazing 33 year retirement.
Together again, John is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Freda L. Stover; parents, William M. and Nellie M. Stover; son, Donald R. Stover; grandsons, Joshua Stover and Michael Lamb; granddaughter, Melissa Stover; five brothers and four sisters. He is survived by sons, Terry M. (Kathy) Stover, Gary L. (Jacqualine) Stover, Dale E. (Dorothy) Stover, Mark R. (Candace) Stover, John D. (Patricia) Stover, Jr.; daughters, Sandra F. Boone, Brenda K. (Gary) Boarman, and Sherri L. (Shawn) Slonsky; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, L.C. Stover; and sister, Betty (Wally) Greene.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron 44305. On Thursday, August 7th, calling hours are noon to 1 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 1 p.m. with Rev. Dwayne Ray officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 4742 N. 24th St. Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4862. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com.
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334
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Vanessa Stover
August 7, 2014
Uncle I know you are in a peaceful place now. No more pain to bear no more burdens to carry. Your work on earth is finished. And I'm so glad to have had you as my uncle. I'm gonna miss your phone calls. But we will get to talk one day and the best part we will never have to say good bye. I pray for peace for your children. Brenda, Sandy, Gary , Terry , Dale , Mark , Johnny , Sherry I pray that you all will hold to each other's love. Lean on one another and help each other out. I can't be with you today but my heart is with each of you. Love each one stay strong. May God be with the Stover family today.
Roger Wright
August 7, 2014
Thank you sir for your service. It was a pleasure knowing. My heart & prayers are with the Stover Family...
Kevin Lamb
August 6, 2014
Love you Grandpa
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Kim Doolittle Trumpold
August 5, 2014
Mark & family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He is together again with your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Pat Albrecht Bracey
August 5, 2014
Dear Brenda, Gary, and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your father. I'm sorry I never met him but I know from your stories that he was a fine Southern gentleman and a Veteran as was my dear father. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Pat Albrecht Bracey
Kelly Ratcliff
August 5, 2014
May God Bless this heroic warrior. It is difficult to know what to say except that you are all thought of in sympathy and friendship.
Sharon (Haines) McCurry
August 5, 2014
sending thoughts and prayers
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
August 5, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Dad at Matt & Ashley's Wedding
August 4, 2014
WWII
Sherri Slonsky
August 4, 2014
Christmas 2012
Cid!
August 4, 2014
Sending my deepest condolence's to all of the Stover Family. Dad will be deeply missed, and loved forever and always in our heart. RIP Dad..as I know you are surrounded by many who have gone before you. Love, Cid!
Wayne Stover
August 4, 2014
I have very fond memories of Uncle Dennis, he was a great Man, Uncle, and a true American Hero. I really enjoyed just sitting and hearing him share his life experiences, I could sit and listen to him talk for hours. He will be dearly missed. I know he is in a better place now, where he won't have to suffer anymore. I Pray that God will bless his Family, and bring back all the great memories he left behind.
I love and miss all of you, may God bless each of you.
Love, Cousin Wayne Stover
August 4, 2014
John and Patty and family sorry for your loss
will be thinking of you. Love Aunt Marva
Sherri Slonsky
August 3, 2014
My Beautiful Father,
Words cannot express how much I love you or how much I miss you but I am comforted to know that you are in the Lord's care now. I'm in awe to think of what you had seen and experienced in your lifetime. You were a unique, loving man and I am so incredibly blessed to have had you as my Dad. You will always be my hero.
Your Baby Daughter,
Sherri
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