Obtituary – Robert Stovall

Bob Stovall

Robert Neal Stovall, 72, died on March 26, 2020, in Denton.

He was born on Aug. 8, 1947, in Wichita Falls to Robert Roland and Rowena Oakes Stovall.

Robert worked in law enforcement for over 40 years serving as the police chief for the cities of Nocona and Muenster.

He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Irving, Okla.

His hobbies included hunting and fishing.

He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and police chief.

He married the love of his life Linda Carroll on Dec. 17, 1965, in Ryan, Okla.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Stovall of Nocona; son, Alex Stovall and wife Angela of Nocona; and granddaughter, Nealie Ann Stovall of Nocona.

There was a service on Wednesday, April 1, at 11 a.m. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jonathan Brown officiating.

Interment followed in Waurika Cemetery, Waurika, Okla.

Due to the “social distancing” restrictions the funeral service attenders will be limited to immediate family.

However, the funeral home was open for people to stop by and sign the register book and “you may attend the graveside” to pay your last respects.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Assn. or the Waurika Cemetery Assn.