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Gerald Stockner Obituary
Gerald E. Stockner, 78, of Fancy Gap, passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Salem on October 29, 2023. Gerald, an Army Veteran, loved to work on the farm, conduct genealogy research, and visit relatives to discuss family history.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walden & Minnie Stockner, and siblings, Sylvia Stevens, Wayne Stockner, Guida Preston and Glenda Matherly.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara M. Stockner; sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Beth Stockner; Jason and Michelle Stockner; Barry and Sherri Stockner; six granddaughters; his sister and brother-in-law, Virgie and Elder Eddie Lyle; sister-in-law Nancy Stockner; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 3, at 11 am at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Gary Horton and Elder Eddie Lyle officiating. Military honors will be provided by Hillsville VFW Grover King Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 until 11:00 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Stockner Cemetery, c/o Andrew Stockner 371 Stockner Lane, Hillsville, VA 24343. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
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David Felts
February 21, 2024
Everytime I saw Gerald out somewhere he always took time to ask me how I was doing and my family. Several years ago Gerald started letting me hunt on his land and I always told him I was thankful. He and my Dad Lonnie Felts had several conversations over the years as well. I deer hunted 1 day after he passed and I was definitely thinking of him . Praying for the family
Leon Weddle
November 18, 2023
Went to school with Gerald great classmate rip
Leon Weddle
Don Hill
November 3, 2023
Prayers to the family for the loss of your loved one.
Howard Stockner
November 2, 2023
Gearld was a great man. My dad thought so much of him.
Howard Stockner
November 2, 2023
Gearld will be missed. He was a great man!
Libby & Gene McPeters
November 2, 2023
Barbara & Family, our prayers are with you. May you receive the peace & comfort that only God can give.
Wade Marion
November 2, 2023
Andy, Jason, Barry and Family, so sorry to hear about Gerald. Thoughts and prayers for all of you
Jean Jones Pittman
November 2, 2023
I was so sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. I grew up spending time with him during my visits to see my sister, Nancy, and Wayne and always looked forward to seeing him and family members at the reunions. My prayers are with the family.
Betty Faye Jones and husband, Felton Stephenson
November 2, 2023
We were so saddened to hear of Gerald’s passing and pray for the peace and comfort for the family that only God can provide. Nancy Stockner is my sister and always kept me in touch with the family. We were able to attend a couple of the family reunions and always enjoyed seeing everyone especially Gerald. He reminded me so much of Wayne. May God bless you and give you peace.
Gayle Grey Norman
November 2, 2023
May the love of Gerald’s many friends carry you through your grief. May he live on through his many works in genealogy.
Jim and Erma S Montgomery
November 2, 2023
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Gerald and I went to school together from 6th grade on. He was a really good guy and will be missed.
Joyce Caviness
November 1, 2023
Barbara and family. I am so sorry for the loss of Gerald. He will be greatly missed. I will help with continuing the reunion and work on keeping up with the genealogy but he knew so many. May you and your family be blesssed with peace and comfort at this hard time. Love to you all
Joyce C
Clayton and Shirley Strickland Thomas
November 1, 2023
So saddened to hear of Geralds passing. Always enjoyed talking to him and catching up on events of life. He was a good friend from my days in high school until his passing. Our love and prayers go to all his family and friends. GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN.Gerald You will be missed.
Lisa and Andrew Dolinger
November 1, 2023
We are so saddened by your loss. We’re praying for peace and comfort for all of your family.
Bob & Bonnie Taylor
November 1, 2023
Gerald has been such a treasure to all of the relatives. He has done so much to keep the homestead open and the reunions every year. Knowing him has been a real pleasure. He certainly be missed. Sending our love and prayers to all of his immediate family.
Richard Edwards
November 1, 2023
Barbara and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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