Colonel William John Stockwell, 56, of Lexington, VA, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 4, 2009.
Colonel Stockwell is survived by his wife, Jill, daughter, Jaclyn, and sons, Robert and Bredt. He is also survived by his mother Margaret and sister, Martha of Asheville, NC, and his brothers Richard of Manalapan, NJ, and Robert of Atlanta, GA.
He was predeceased by his father, Eugene Stockwell.
Colonel Stockwell began work at Virginia Military Institute January 1, 1975, as an instructor in the Physical Education Department and rose to full professor of physical education, remaining with the department until his promotion to Associate Dean in 1994. He served as Acting Dean of the Faculty for the 2000 - 2001 academic year, and he has served as the Deputy Superintendent for Academics and Dean of the Faculty for the current academic year.
A 1970 graduate of Ridgewood High School, NJ, and a 1974 graduate of Springfield College, Colonel Stockwell earned his doctorate in health education from the University of Virginia in 1984. In 1986 he received VMI's Thomas Jefferson Distinguished Teaching Award.
Colonel Stockwell was active in the community and served as coach for various sports for all of his children. He was an avid sports fan and particularly supported the New York Giants, VMI and University of Virginia athletics. He was a season ticket holder for UVA football.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Jackson Memorial Hall on the VMI campus at 11 a.m. Reverend Tom Crittenden will be officiating.
The family deeply appreciates the generous outpouring of support from the VMI and Lexington communities.
Gifts in Colonel Stockwell's memory may be sent to the VMI Foundation, P. O. Box 932 Lexington, VA 24450.
Arrangements are being handled by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.
VMI News Release
Published: February 5, 2009
A funeral service for Colonel William J. Stockwell has been set for 11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 7) at Jackson Memorial Hall at Virginia Military Institute.
Colonel Stockwell, Acting Deputy Superintendent and Dean of the Faculty, died Wednesday.
Immediately following the service, a reception will be held at the new Center for Leadership and Ethics behind the Marshall Museum.
Attendees should be aware that parking will be challenging, with a number of events occurring at VMI on Saturday. Signage and attendants will direct visitors to available parking. Parking should be available behind the Marshall Museum and around the Parade Ground. The area in front of the Barracks near Jackson Memorial Hall is set aside for handicapped parking.
Uniformed members of the faculty and staff should wear Class A uniforms; cadets should wear gray blouse.
Gifts in honor of Colonel Stockwell’s memory may be sent to the VMI Foundation, P.O. Box 932, Lexington, Va., 24450.
Persons wishing to send condolences to the Stockwell family can do so my sending an e-mail to condolences@vmi.edu.
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