Donald Wayne Stockton
Donald Wayne Stockton, 76, of Rogers, died Feb. 3, in Regency Hospital in Springdale. He was born Aug. 28, 1942, in Tontitown, Ark., to Johnnie Woodrow (Woody) Stockton and Lena Mantegana Stockton.
He formerly served in the Arkansas National Guard. He was a quality control supervisor for Emerson Electric in Rogers.
He had the invaluable gift of appreciating the simple pleasures in life — in his later years, his daily routine began with morning coffee with his buddies at the Buss Stop in Garfield, something he thoroughly looked forward to and enjoyed for many years.
He had a lifelong love of music, was a gifted pianist, and was a devoted member of the church choir at First Baptist Church, Garfield, for several years.
Second to his love for music was his devotion to sports — he loved boating and water skiing and was devoted to all things Razorback.
After he was diagnosed with COPD, he became part of a support group that gave him the courage and fortitude to keep fighting a disease that is cruelly debilitating. Despite the challenges of living with a relentless and chronic illness, Don maintained his sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors are his wife of 52 years,Charlene; two sons, Russ Stockton (Rachel) of Bentonville and Chad Stockton of Rogers; a brother, Ronald Stockton (Elda) of Tontitown; two sisters, Glenda Stockton of Rogers and Janet Stockton Taylor of Tontitown; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb., 16, in First Baptist Church, Garfield.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in First Baptist Church, Garfield, with pastor Paul Bryant officiating.
Cremation arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home, Pea Ridge.
Interment will be held at a later date in Ruddick Cemetery in Garfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Garfield First Baptist Church, 17784 Marshall St., Garfield AR 72732.
Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.