Services for Carrol Martin “Pete” Stockard, 80, of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.mm Saturday in Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Fondren officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Stockard died December 24, 2013 at his residence.
He was born February 19, 1933 in Henderson County to the late Earl Martin and Nellie Lee Bevel Stockard and had been a lifelong resident of the county. Following graduation from Athens High School in 1951, Pete served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After fulfilling his military obligation he attended Henderson County Junior College two years. He served a 25-year tenure with J. C. Penney Company, Inc. as a retail salesman. He later worked for Athens Brick Company 18 years retiring in 1998. Mr. Stockard was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. Pete was an avid bird lover and enjoyed feeding and watching many. He enjoyed gardening and watching old western movies and Perry Mason reruns. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and devoted to his family.
He was preceded in death by his brother George Stockard and a sister Addie Weeze.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years Murleen Anding Stockard; son Douglas Martin Stockard and wife Lanee`; daughter Cynthia Martel Wilbanks and husband Brian, all of Athens; sister Joy Wood, College Station; grandchildren Brandy Boswell, Candace Ballard, Lacie Grinstead, Tommy Stockard; five great grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Stockard, Gary Steddum, Tristan Grinstead, Glenn Leopard, Bill Newbill, Jerry Corrico.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Samaritan Sunday School Class of Landmark Baptist Church and Benson’s Morning Coffee Club.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Landmark Baptist Church, P O Box 1443, Athens, Texas 75751.
Visitation for family and friends will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
You may leave a message of condolence or light a memorial candle for the family at www.carroll-lehr.com.