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Paul W. Stallings

Paul W. Stallings, 92, of Conway, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Paul was born on Wednesday, March 12, 1924 in Mena, Arkansas to O.M. and Beatrice Stallings. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ingrid Stalling; one sister, Jane West and a half-brother, Perry Stallings. He is survived by one stepson; four step-grandchildren, one nephew and one niece. Paul joined the U.S. Merchant Marine in 1942. After the war, he fulfilled his dream to become an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine. As a young officer he sailed with different shipping companies until he joined Lykes Brothers. Steamship Co. in New Orleans, La. After 42 years of service with the company he retired as Chief Mate and Senior Officer of the Lykes Fleet. Paul was a member of Master, Mates and Pilots Association. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Salvation Army or Conway Citizen Center. Online guestbook can be found at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

Published December 22, 2016

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