Donald Wayne Stockton

Donald Wayne Stockton, 76, of Rogers died February 3 at Regency Hospital in Springdale, surrounded by his devoted family. He was born August 28, 1942 in Tontitown, Ark. to Johnnie Woodrow (Woody) Stockton and Lena Mantegani Stockton. Formerly, he served in the Arkansas National Guard and he was a quality control supervisor for Emerson Electric in Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents. Don had the invaluable gift of appreciating the simple pleasures in life – in his later years, his daily routine began with morning coffee with his buddies at the Buss Stop in Garfield – something he thoroughly looked forward to and enjoyed for many years. He had a lifelong love of music; a gifted pianist, he was also a devoted member of the church choir at the First Baptist Church in Garfield for several years. Rumor has it that back in the day, he could have put most contestants on Dancing With the Stars to shame. Second only to his love for music was his devotion to sports – he loved boating and water skiing, and was devoted to all things Razorback. After being diagnosed with COPD, Don became a part of a support group that gave him the courage and fortitude to keep fighting a disease that is cruelly debilitating. Despite the challenges of living with a relentless and chronic illness, Don maintained his sense of humor, throughout. Don is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlene; two sons, Russ Stockton (Rachel) of Bentonville and Chad Stockton of Rogers; a brother Ronald Stockton(Elda)of Tontitown, two sisters, Glenda Stockton of Rogers and Janet Stockton Taylor of Tontitown; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 16 at First Baptist Church in Garfield, followed by a service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul Bryant officiating. Cremation arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Interment will be held at a later date at Ruddick Cemetery in Garfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Garfield First Baptist Church, 17784 Marshall Street, Garfield, Ark. 72732. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.