Michael Corbett Stovall, Jr. was born August 7, 1951 in Houston, Texas. He passed away in Wilmington, NC surrounded by family at Brookdale Memory Care Center, February 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Bellamy Koonce and Michael Corbett Stovall.
Michael attended The Choate School, UNC Chapel Hill and Wake Forest Law School where he was editor of the Law Review. He was the President of Genie Oil and Gas Corporation in Tulsa, OK and served as the President of the Association of Energy Service Companies. He was an avid sailor and a devoted Carolina Tar Heels basketball fan. He retired to his favorite place, Wrightsville Beach, NC, in 2017.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Lester Stovall; his sons, Michael Corbett Stovall, III and Christopher "Kit" Talley Stovall; brothers, Alexander Koonce and Don Koonce.
A graveside service will be held Friday, February 12, 2021, at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Paws Place Dog Rescue, Lower Cape Fear Hospice, The Wrightsville Beach Museum or The Alzheimer's Foundation of America. The family would also like to thank Irene Sellers and everyone at Brookdale as well as Beth Cooke and Lower Cape Fear Hospice for taking care of our beloved Michael.
Condolences may be made at andrewsmortuary.com.
Andrews Mortuary, Wilmington, NC.

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Published by Tulsa World on Feb. 12, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Stovall

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18 Entries

Rafael Brom

May 30, 2022

Video: Michael CorbettVideo: Michael Corbett Stovall, Jr with Sam Crowder on yacht Longhawk
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Rafael Brom

May 30, 2022

Video: Michael Corbett Stovall, Jr with Sam Crowder on yacht Longhawk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJuyS36JWco

Bruce Stallsworth

February 15, 2021

Dear Kathy,

Beth and I are so deeply saddened to hear of Michael's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with Michael. It's hard to know where to start.
I was the lobbyist for the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association when Michael was active in the association. We spent countless hours at the State Capitol working with lawmakers and regulators on important reforms to oil and gas statutes and regulations. Michael used his considerable legal skills to fashion new language and used his powers of persuasion and Southern wit and charm to gain acceptance of those proposals. After successful adoption of proposed changes, we would invariably head to the nearest BBQ joint for lunch and a few beers, and many many laughs.

We also enjoyed occasional family trips to Wrightsville. Michael introduced us to a whole new level of "beach living." Such generous and gracious hosts were Michael and Kathy. Absolutely some of our family's most wonderful memories.

Michael was truly a good man and had such a great soul. It was an absolute honor to call him a friend.

Tom Allen

February 14, 2021

I am deeply saddened to learn about Michael's passing. Always enjoyed visiting with Michael at the soccer games and he was a good neighborhood as well. I last saw Michael on a flight from Charlotte to Tulsa about 3 years ago and was thankful to know what he was doing. Please accept my sympathy in this time of sorrow.

Ann Butler

February 13, 2021

Dear Kathy,

For years when I drive by the lot where your house used to be across from the Tulsa Tennis Club, I think of you, Michael, Corbett and Kit. In my bedroom I am looking at one of your oil paintings, so you never have been far away from me.

A fond memory that I have of Michael, are the beautiful clothes he wore as a child. He had saved them so Corbett and Kit could also wear them. Michael was a sentimentalist and I am too. Both you and Michael were so gracious and hospitable in the parties I attended in your home.

Please feel my arms wrapped around you and your family.

Love,

Ann Butler

David Hyman

February 12, 2021

Dear Kathy, I am very sorry to learn of Mike's passing. I will remember him as a great fellow, a fun sailor, and a smart man. Though I haven't seen you in several years, please accept our condolences and know that we will always think fondly of Mike. David and Tobie Hyman

Bob Cowen

February 12, 2021

...had the pleasure of meeting and sailing against Michael one evening over at CYC quite a number of years back. Struck up a conversation (which definitely wasn't hard to do with Michael) and came to realize that we shared several common interests, most of which centered around some form of competitive sailing. We shared several similar adventures on larger boats, in a bit more exotic locations, but much of that was back in our respective 'glory days' of sailing. Always enjoyed times when Michael was in town (away from Oklahoma or DC) and we had a chance to tack/gybe and exchange a few stories. The World is a much less colorful place without Michael in it...

Eileen Bryce

February 12, 2021

What I remember is a warm smile and humor. I am sorry to read of his passing. Thinking of you Kathy and the boys. With Love, Eileen

Jody Green

February 12, 2021

During the 3 years we spent together at Wake Forest, Michael was well known for his boundless energy and willingness to lend a hand to a colleague on a moment’s notice. I was so excited to reconnect with him and meet Kathy when my wife and I moved to Wrightsville several years ago. He will be sorely missed.
Jody Green

Sam Crowder

February 10, 2021

Mike was an awesome force. He always had a story that he could engage you with and leave you wanting more. Fond memories of sailing offshore (especially on the annual Harvest Moon Regatta) with Mike and celebrating arrival in port listening to beach music and of course, “Bernadette”.
Fair winds and calm seas my friend.
Sam and the crew of Longhawk

millie and tommy johnson

February 10, 2021

Dear Kathy, we were so sorry to read of Michaels death. We have many fond memories of the years that you were in Greensboro. It sounds like he had a wonderful life. With love, Millie and Tommy

Candy and Frank Kime

February 10, 2021

Dear Kathy, Corbett, and Kit, We are so sorry for your loss. Kathy, please be in touch. I don't have your contact information. Love, Candy (601-5532)

Bill Young

February 10, 2021

I spent 3 years with Mike during law school. For 2 of those years, we shared a house with John Parker. I am so sorry Mike had dementia, as I to have it as well. Mike was not only a good friend, but he also was a source of endless surprises. I wish I had stayed in closer contact with Mike over the past many years, and I am so saddened to hear of his passing over to the other side. Sail on, my friend.

Jan Dunham

February 10, 2021

When remembering Michael, the accompanying picture with his obit is perfect. I can also picture him decked out in a suit, business casual and in oilfield gear complete with mud. The times he was going sailing, or back from sailing or headed to Wrightsville Beach for the summer are the ones I picture when I think of him now. He was a good friend and employer I am grateful to have known him and worked for him. The many stories and people mentioned here I am familiar with and feel like I know as Michael spoke of you often and fondly. Kathy, Corbett and Kit, I am so sorry.

John Parker

February 10, 2021

Michael and I were pals and, with Bill Young, flatmates in law school. What a wonderful guy he was! He was very smart and, while he took law school seriously and did well, he never took himself too seriously. He had a great sense of humor and great laugh that he let go easily and often. Oh, the fun we had and resulting stories The picture accompanying the wonderful obit is absolutely perfect - that's the Michael Stovall I knew.

Michael and I did not have frequent contact after law school. I last talked to him in 2018 after he and Kathy had moved to Wrightsville. It was a lengthy chat – weren’t most chats with Michael lengthy? – and we got fully caught up. It was clear that he was deeply devoted to Kathy and the boys, was very proud of Corbett and Kit.

Michael Stovall was for me one of those people that however infrequently we saw or chatted with each other, I nevertheless felt close to him. I’ll miss him.

dayna FOSTER

February 9, 2021

My deepest sympathy to Kathy,Corbett and Kit; I will always think of him as a southern gentleman;I know he was the most important man in your lives,and shall ever be, may his memory be eternal, Amen

Ken Kronenberger

February 9, 2021

A great sailor and a great man. The Admiral will be missed.

joel

February 9, 2021

Will Miss my brother terribly

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