BORN

1938

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery

5740 West 19th Street

Lubbock, Texas

William "Bill" Stallings Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 27, 2012.

William Thomas Stallings, a lifelong resident of Lubbock, TX passed away December 26, 2012 at the age of 74. He was born to Woodrow Wilson Stallings and Uda Beauchamp Stallings on October 17, 1938. He served as a Lubbock Police Officer for 29 ½ years (from August 1969 until his retirement in January 1996). Funeral services will be held Saturday December 29, 2012 at 1:00 in Resthavens Abbey Chapel. His family will receive friends Friday December 28, 2012 from 5-7pm at Resthaven.
He was preceded in Death by one Grandchild, Brady Wheatley, age 6, in 2000; one sister, Shirley Nobles in 2012.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 53 years, Thelma Stallings, and his 4 children, Tammy Quon and husband Stan of Federal Way, WA, Donna Stone and husband Rocky of San Angelo, TX, Jimmy Stallings and wife Brandi of Lubbock.TX, and Tommy Stallings and wife Trista of Friona, TX. He was also "Paw-Paw" to 8 living grandchildren, Dondee and Amanda; Haley, Sawyer and Avery; Taylor, Graci and Cason; one sister, Bobbie McLean, and one brother, Glenn Stallings, both of Lubbock.
Pallbearers will be; Rocky Stone, Stan Quon, Mike Garrett, Lonny Garrett, Monty McLean, and Tatum Stallings.

Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.

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6 Entries

December 29, 2012

Tammy, I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Kendall

December 29, 2012

Dale Holton

Bill was an officer you hardly knew was there until you needed him - and then you could always count on him. I'm so sorry and know you will miss him terribly

December 28, 2012

My prayers are with you and your family.
Lafon Tate

December 28, 2012

Ronnie Overby

Bill, you were a special friend and we fought crime together for many years at the police dept. Rest in peace my friend.

December 28, 2012

John & Darlene Watkins

we will always cherish the memories we have of Bill. He and Thelma became very special friends to us through LL baseball, a friendship that has lasted 25+ years.
We are praying for God's comfort during this time of loss. Love you.

December 28, 2012

Susan Holton Bowen

Tammy, I was so sorry to see that your dad had passed away! May God bless you and all your family during this difficult time. Praying for comfort, strength and peace.

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