William "Bill" D. Stockton, age 84 of Boscobel, passed away on Wednesday January 3, 2018 at his home in Boscobel. He was born on January 24, 1934 in East Baton Rouge La.. The son of Harry and Jessie (Haskins) Stockton. He married Pauline (Welsh) Burns on April 8, 2014 in Tampa Fl. Bill was a retired Navy Veteran. Bill had a strong love for his country, especially if he saw a veteran, many times he would go over and start talking to his fellow serviceman. Bill, Husband, Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Uncle, Friend will be remembered for many reason. His love of music, how he taught and mentored others in such a kind and encouraging way. He loved singing and playing guitar with anyone that wanted to play with him, he played and sang down in Woodman in the Park, jammed with the neighbors, and played with his kids whenever he could and loved every minutes of it. We will miss his insanely dumb jokes, his once a Chief always a Chief theory, his perfectly groomed blue jeans, belt buckle and boots, the very well taken care of vehicles that were always washed and waxed to a beautiful shine, his love of the military, Bill was very proud of his time in service and carried those military ways throughout his life. We will forever miss the love he showed for all his family and the desire he had to take care of all of us and of coarse his tried and true saying "keep it under 80 as a wise man once said". These are only a few of the things we will remember and they will put a smile on the face of those of us remembering. He fought a brave battle like the Sailor he was. He will forever in our thought and hearts. Rest In Peace Chief William Stockton: Fair winds and following seas, wind at your back, eyes to the skies! for we have the watch. He is survived by his wife Pauline Burns Stockton of Boscobel. His children; Michael Wayne Stockton of Louisiana, Beth Ann (Jeff) Heaston of Indiana, Denny (Vicki) Stockton of Maryland, Vicki (Mike) Patterson of Tampa Fl., Barry (Jeannine) Davis of Washington, Stan Davis of Washington, Dan (Dina) Davis of Washington, Deanna (Carlton) Quamme of Missoula Mont., Dick (Mary Jo) Snorek of Stoughton, Colleen (Ray) Hazard of Fitchburg, Rhonda (Rick) Meland of Kenosha, Kim (Jim) Trumm of Boscobel. 26 Grandchildren, many Great-Grandchildren, also many Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday April 14, 2018, at 1:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. Tricia King Holley will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may call on Saturday April 14, 2018 from 11:00 until the time of service at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. Military honors will be accorded by the Blake-Semrad American Legion Post #134 and the Gilbertson-Pitzer-Radley VFW Post # 10393 both of Boscobel. Online condolences can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com Online condolences can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com
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