J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Stallings, Jr., John F.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

John Forrest Stallings, Jr, .84, of Hopewell, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in McGuire Veterans Medical Center. He was born in Halifax Co., N. C. He was a charter member of the VFW Post #637, served in the U. S. Navy during WWII, on the USS Hornet CV-8, the USS Wasp CV-7, and the USS Nassau CVE-16. He participated, aboard the USS Hornet, in the Battle of Midway Island, the Battle of Coral Sea, and he survived the sinking of the carrier at the Battle of Santa Cruz Island. He witnessed history from the flight deck when Jimmy Doolittle launched the B-25 bombing raids on Japan in 1942. Mr. Stallings was a retired Supervisor with Allied Chemical-Fibers Division. He was preceded in death by his parents: John Forrest Sr. and Sallie Taylor Stallings, his wife: Marian Senn Stallings, his sisters: Sallie Jerome, Vivian Restaino, and his brother, James Stallings. Surviving are his three daughters: Marian Leigh Cook (Jim) of Waynesboro, Va., Sherry S. Johnson (David) of Richmond, Linda M. Jones (Kennie)of Poquoson, Va., two sons: John Forrest Stallings III (Judy) of Hopewell, Thomas Allen Stallings (Shirley) of San Diego, Ca., twelve grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two sisters: Lillian Rayner and Sue Ruis (Bill) all of Hopewell, a special friend: Arlene Saunders of Hopewell, as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 7-9PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, August 29, 2008 at 2 :00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Curtis Butterworth, of Joy Fellowship, officiating. Interment will be at Appomattox Cemetery. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Marion,John,Tom,Sherry and Linda, It is with great sadness that I write this note about the loss of your Dad. I had not seen your Dad in some time but will always remember the times we shared in the past. Please except my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. You are always in our prayers. Greg & Teresa

Posted by: Greg Weston at August 29, 2008 01:02 AM

Linda and Family,

Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Let the wonderful memories of your father give you strength to see you through this difficult time.

Love,
Jeff and LeAnne Boyer

Posted by: LeAnne Boyer at August 28, 2008 10:10 PM

To John's family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy in your bereavement. John was a great person and we shared many great times in the AR, at 911, and in Plant City Fla.He will be missed.

Randy Jones

Posted by: Randy Jones at August 28, 2008 09:45 AM

John and Judy,

I was so sorry John to hear of the passing of your father. I know how much I miss my Dad and it takes time to get over the loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Judy and your whole family.

Take care of each other and remember the good memories of a lifetime together.

Barbara Scott

Posted by: Barbara Ellen Scott at August 27, 2008 07:36 PM

John, you will be missed by the Anchor Room gang for your quick wit and laughter. I had many a fine evening sharing stories with you and visiting the various festivals when I lived in Hopewell. To a kind friend who always put his family and friends at the top of the heap. You'll be missed.....Mike in Bangkok

Posted by: Mike Gilmore at August 27, 2008 06:18 PM

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time. The world won't be the same without Uncle John in it. All our love and sympathy. Vicki and Bruce "Abe" Abraham

Posted by: Vicki and Bruce Abraham at August 27, 2008 01:25 PM

I wish I could be there in person to say my goodbyes, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please know that he will be deeply missed by all of us in Minnesota. Godspeed Uncle John. XOXO

Posted by: Robin Esch Carlson and Family at August 27, 2008 01:15 PM

Dear Tommy (My dad), Aunt Marian, Linda, Sherry and Uncle John:
I am truly sorry for the loss of your father, my grandfather. It's hard to deal with the fact that I never really had the chance to visit him often due to living so far apart. I feel like the worst granddaughter ever because he was the greatest grandfather I ever had, he was always so supportive, caring and nice and I didn't get the chance to tell him how proud I was to have him as my grandpa. I am grateful for all the times we did share together including going to the San Diego Zoo, our birthday party (1998) and all of the phone conversations on all holidays. My grandpa was a very fortunate man to have such a close knit family. I am proud to be his granddaughter. I am thankful for all of the things he did in his life especially for raising my dad, Tommy, who is the nicest person in the world that I will meet. I love all of you very much and I wish I could be there in person to support you all but know that I am here in the heart. Much Love and my sincerest prayers, Love Lisa Marie Stallings

Posted by: Lisa Stallings at August 27, 2008 12:43 PM

Marian, John, Tommy, Sherry, Linda & families,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers this week. Uncle John was very special and your trips to Minnesota were often the highlight of the summer. We will miss him.

Laurie & Jerry

Posted by: Laurie & Jerry Taylor at August 27, 2008 12:10 PM

Marion, Tommy, Linda, John, Sherry,

We are Very sorry for your Loss. Your Dad was a Beautiful Person! Have a lot of fond memories of him. Very Grateful and Thankful he was a part of our lives. We Will Miss Mr. Stallings.

Love,
Shirley Stallings

Posted by: Shirley Stallings at August 27, 2008 08:56 AM

Sherry, John, LInda, Marian, Tommy,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your dad was a most amazing and wonderful man. He was so so wonderful to my mon and we are so thankful of the time that we had to get to know him. He will be very missed but we are so much better to have shared these many years with him.
Love,
Bill and Billie Glass

Posted by: billie glass at August 26, 2008 07:36 PM