Orville “Jay” Stocks, 81, of Townsend, Montana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 23, 2013.
Jay was born on October 14, 1931 in Harbor Beach, Michigan. He graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1949. He was honorably discharged from the United States Coast Guard in 1952. He married Margery Anne Williams on March 6, 1953, and together they had 5 children. They moved to Townsend in 1969.
Jay is preceded in death by his son, Douglas Jay, and his parents, Guy and Gertrude.
He is survived by his wife, Margery; son Jeff (Kerry), granddaughters Kaitlin and Paige; son Mike (Peggy), grandsons Joe and J.D. (Launi) and great granddaughter Gracie; daughter Sue (Jim), granddaughters Anna and Alexandra Brammer; daughter Anne (Brian), granddaughters Katherine, Jenna, and grandson Dillon Bellew; sister Judy Shobert; brother Terry (Janet) and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison in Helena, MT. A reception follow the graveside service at 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 211 Broadway St. Townsend, MT 59644. Memorials in Jay’s name are suggested to Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital 2475 E. Broadway Street Helena, Montana 59601.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday August 16, 2013
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, MT
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Erin Rohr says
May the heavens rejoice to your homecoming <3 Praying for your family now and their loss.
With love,
Your great niece,
Erin (Mausolf) Rohr
Jo Anne Call-Dickinson-Will says
Remembering Jay and sending sincere condolences to all of his family. Jay was best man in l952 at David Dickinson and my wedding in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bad Axe.
Sincerely, Jo Anne Will
Tim Andrews says
Remembering Jay at the Gas Station in Harbor Beach–all the good times and memories
we had long time ago but not forgotten–condolences to all his family.
His Friend—Tim
Mitchell Stocks says
Farewell Uncle Jay, the great pivot around which so many lives have revolved.
Teresa Graham says
Marge and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jay was a great person and a good friend to all who knew him. He will be missed. May all your fond memories help you get through the tough days ahead. Be comforted in knowing he has joined so many of his friends who have gone before him and will be waiting with open arms when the time comes. May Gods Grace and Love be with all of you. Teresa Graham
Jay Howard says
Aways enjoyed having the same name as a super great man!!!