Claude L. Stockstill, Jr., mostly known as “Junior”, age 98, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Menora Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Junior was born in Bethany, Mo., to Claude and Agnes Stockstill on January 16, 1921. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and is a veteran of World War II where he earned several medals. He was one of six children and was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his sister, Madeline Stockstill; his son, Randy Stockstill; three grandchildren, Lindsey Rawie, Carly Stockstill and Randy Stockstill Jr.; and his four great grandchildren, Alexa, Cora, Leah and Aiden.
The funeral was held at the Kearney Methodist Church on October 15, 2019. Burial followed at Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, Mo.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Veterans Health Administration in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements in care of Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Kearney, MO.