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2019

EL Stubblefield Obituary

EL Stubblefield EL Stubblefield, age 92, of Tacoma passed away peacefully July 1, 2019. He was born on July 9, 1926 in Grapeland, Texas to Elmo Stubblefield and Elsie Potts. EL was a devoted father and husband, federal correctional officer, and decorated Army War Veteran serving in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Lore Stubblefield who resides in Lakewood; daughter, Monica Hawthorne; two sons, Herbert Stubblefield (Kathy) and Heinz Stubblefield; two granddaughters, Tiffany Hawthorne and Tonya Crain (Joe); four grandsons, Nathaniel Stubblefield (Lorena) , Zachary Stubblefield, Dorian Stubblefield and Everett Stubblefield; five sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Vernell Johnson (Earnest), Weda Stubblefield, Beulah Perryman and Ida Faye Stubblefield, two brothers, JT Stubblefield and James Stubblefield (Margaret); 9 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 3:00pm in the Garden Chapel at Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Washington. Remembrances may be shared at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jul. 7, 2019.

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Meredith Neizer

July 10, 2019

EL had a long and full life dedicated to family and country. I did not have the honor of meeting him, but his reflection shines brightly and deeply through his son, Heinz, who is a friend. Sending my deepest condolences to all the family in the loss of a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.

July 8, 2019

To the Stubblefield Family, I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Stubblefield I did have the pleasure of hearing of him. He sounded like a genuinely wonderful family man that spread down to his son's and grand-children. He will live in the hearts of all who knew him. He will rest in peace because he left a priceless memory behind. My condolences to all. Katrine Usher.

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