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Ron passed away last evening, July 3, 09 after a short illness. I had been talking to his wife Joyce and we new the end was near. We did manage to get a few squadron mates to call, and a couple in the Ft. worth area to to acturally visit him. Ron was an opperations clerk with us in HMM - 165 from 9/65 - 10/67. I know he flew as a gunner, and earned his Combat A/C wings. Will post the arrangements when we get them.
Posted : 2009-07-04 14:26
Stockdale
Thanks Wizzy. Does anyone remember the NCOIC of the "office"? I think it was Sgt. Ray Crofts, from Atlanta. I'll see if I can round him up. He still lives near Atlanta in or around Gainesville.
Posted : 2009-07-04 20:39
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Ron Stockdale
Joe: I guess Ron would have been because I don't remember a higher ranking enlisted in the officer, at least initially. Ron was an E-5 when we left the states, but maybe when Ray came in he outranked him, I don't know. I'll try to remember to ask John Tatum, his OIC. Ray is on your locater list.
Posted : 2009-07-05 10:32
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Military Services for Ron Stockdale
Just in from Joyce. Military Services for Ron will be Friday July 10 at 2:00 PM. Grave side at Sunland Memorial Mortuary in Sun City, AZ.. She will get back with address, but the Mortuary phone number is ( 623 ) 933 - 0161
Posted : 2009-07-08 21:46
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Ron Stockdale Services
Follow up: John Tatum did the eulogy at the Ft. Worth services for Ron, and as per Joyce, did a terrific one. Mac Mc Ginn attended the military service in Sun City and reported the all Marine guard did an outstanding job.They not only presented the flag to his wife, but a smsller one to his young son.
Rest in peace my brother.
Posted : 2009-07-12 15:57
