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John Stallworth Obituary
John T. Stallworth, Jr., 82, died August 1 2012, at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, after a brief battle with cancer. John was born on March 18, 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama to parents John Thomas Stallworth, Sr. and Mamie Louise Drake (Glover); the oldest of three, siblings Dolores Curry and Deborrah Murlone. John Stallworth joined the Army Air Corp in 1947 and served his country honorably. John served as a Marksmanship Instructor, Training Instructor, Security Police Supervisor, and Police Sergeant. He was awarded with a National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, U.S. Air Force Special Operations patch, Logistics Management Training patch, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. While in Panama, he married Adilia Gonzalez (Boxwell) on March 15, 1958. John and Adilia's children are Richard Stallworth, Sandra Stallworth, John T. Stallworth, III, Janet Stallworth (Ratliff), and James Stallworth. After 26 years in the Air Force, John retired in 1972 and took position with Kelly Air Force Base civil service for 22 years. John retired from civil service in 1994. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Air Force never left him. John Stallworth is preceded in death by his parents; John Thomas Stallworth, Sr. and Mamie Louise Drake Glover and his grandson, Tracy Stallworth Willis. He is survived by his children, son Richard Stallworth, daughter-in-law, Alex, daughter, Sandra Stallworth, son, John T. Stallworth, III, daughter-in-law, Anacristina, daughter, Janet Stallworth, son-in-law, Doug Ratliff, son, James Stallworth, daughter-in-law, Tracy Aguilar. He is further survived by grandchildren; Richard Stallworth, Jr., John Thomas Stallworth, IV, Anjelica Willis, Dakota Stallworth, Sydney Stallworth, Mia Stallworth, Elijah Stallworth, James Stallworth, Jr., Jared Stallworth, and Samantha Stallworth; and two great grandchildren, Jaidyn Stallworth and Livia Stallworth; and many, many friends.
John Thomas Stallworth, Jr. was a long time member of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 8, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 9 pm at Castle Ridge Mortuary. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 10:00 am at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Interment is at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 12:00 pm. A reception will follow at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Stallworth
Dale and Donna Stevens
September 1, 2012
Richard my Deepest Condolence on the loss of your father and best friend. We never quite know what to say but that we grief with you and we hope you find comfort in knowing he is in a better place and that is with our Lord up in Heaven. He loved you all Rachel, Dakota, Jared and Samantha so much and you made his last years so enjoyable. Mr. Stallworth will be missed by all his family and friends. May God Bless the Stallworth family.
Mary Alirez - Pineda
August 31, 2012
Richard, Alex and Family, John will he greatly missed but allways in our hearts and memories.My prayers are with you and your family at this time of need. My deepest of Sympathies.
August 9, 2012
My condolences to all the Stallworths.I will always remember John T
Ruth J. Burbridge
Anita Brown-Miles
August 8, 2012
To: Stallworth Family
In the midst of your sadness, your family is lifted up in prayer. Losing a dad can be such an excruciating pain for someone to go through. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help. That help is from the Lord.
Senator Leticia Van de Putte
August 8, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.
As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.
His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers
JoAnna Castillo Saenz
August 8, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jeffery Robinson SR.
August 8, 2012
God Bless you and your family Richard in you all's time of need. You will be in my prayer's.
Gwen Hodge
August 7, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jacquelyn Hodge-Gordon
August 7, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
August 7, 2012
Richard and family, I was so very sorry to hear about your daddy's passing. I will lift up your family in prayer. I also want to take this opportunity, Richard, to also tell you how sorry I was to hear about your son's passing.
God Bless all of you
Candie Archie Walker
DeAna Bock
August 6, 2012
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Mr. Stallworth was a dear sweet man and everyone that knew him is better by the time they spent with him. We will keep your family in our prayers. DeAna Bock and Thomas Curry
Jerilynn Westbrook
August 6, 2012
To the Stallworth family, especially Yappy, Janet and James,
My sincere condonscelences at the lost of your dad. But as many has acknowledged he is in a better place and in loving arms. Death does not rob us from our Father it just commence us back to Him. My thoughts are the same as your aunt Deborrah's, "You are like a ship at sea, leaving this port and docking at a new one." I say, "There is no beginning or end to God, therefore the spirit continues." God never said how we would die or when we would die, we just know we will die. God needed your dad for his next journey and you can only hope that whomever gets him next will love him as much a you guys did/do. May God send the Comforter to give you all peace and comfort always. Mourn as need be, but rejoice in thanksgiving as well, because he no longer suffers.
Raul Santiago
August 6, 2012
Our deepest sympathy on this a grieving time for you John, Christina,and Stallworth family, we will keep you all in our prayers. Raul and Bennie Santiago and family
Deborrah Stallworth-Murlone
August 5, 2012
To my brother Johnny, although I know you are physically gone from this earth you really just changed addresses. Now your address is HEAVEN. There really is no death. You are like a ship at sea, leaving this port and docking at a new one. I am at peace because I know you are with our Father and my Momma and your other sister Pam who preceded you in death 3/2/06. May you rest in peace, no more pain. I will miss our Sunday conversations. You are Unforgetable. Love your baby sister, Debbie
Ed Johnson
August 5, 2012
Dear Richard and Family,
We read of John's death in the San Antonio Express. On behalf of the Air Force Security Forces Association staff and the worldwide membership, we extend our condolences and deepest sympathies. As a career Non Commissioned Officer in the Air Force, Dad held a number of key and critical positions during his military service to the Nation. He will be missed.
Our condolences and deepest sympathies,
Ed Johnson, Colonel, USAF (ret)
Chair, AFSFA Health and Welfare
Richard Stallworth
August 5, 2012
Dad, I feel better knowing that you are with the Heavenly Father and a lot of your old buddy's. I will really miss you, and will never forget what you would always tell me, “ I know you're my son but you are my best friend too.” Dad you will always be my best friend, tell both Tracy's hello for me and I will see you again but not anytime soon. I will miss you and never forget you. You will always be a part of my life. Love your son Richard.
Alexandra Stallworth
August 5, 2012
My dearest Daddy, Your laughter, smile and stories will live in our hearts forever. You left Richard and I with a wealth of memories. My children were blessed to have had you in there lives, to see you dance with there daddy on the patio, dance with there mom in the living room and hear you sing at the dining room table. Our hearts are saddened to have had to see you go, but you are home. May God hold you close and may you watch over us forever. You are our Angel. I love you daddy.
To my husband, Richard
Thank you for bringing John T., better know as daddy to me, into my life. You gave me a dad again. Both of you were like two peas in a pod. I know you are hurting and you have that empty drowning feeling in your heart but know that dad is in a better place and he loved you so much. I'm so sorry you lost your daddy.
Love, Alexandra Stallworth
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