Walter Stephen Stovall

Walter Stephen Stovall, 82 of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018, after an extended illness. He was born on January 7, 1936, in Laredo, Texas, to the late Albert Augusta and Bernice (Morris) Stovall, Jr. Walt was married to Paulette (Barnett) Stovall, celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversary in July. He graduated from Grady High School and Georgia Tech College both in Atlanta, Georgia. Walt was a former employee of CRYOVAC, a division of WR Grace, as the Pricing Manager. Walt enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing, as well as attending many cultural events such as musical concerts and drama productions. He easily made friends and enjoyed checking out antiques at the local flea markets and attending his class reunions. He and Paulette loved to travel and visited many western states, as well as several foreign countries. Walt especially loved his family and is survived by his wife Paulette Stovall; his son Dr. William S. Stovall (Mary) of Liberty Lake, Washington; his two daughters Lisa Stovall Rodriquez and Jayne Stovall both of Dallas, Texas; along with three grandchildren Andrew Rodriquez; Justin Stovall (Kelley) and Ashleigh Stovall Witmer (Will), as well as five great-grandchildren. Walt is also survived by his two sisters, Rita Stovall of Bonafay, Florida and Senator Renee Unterman of Buford, Georgia; brother Michael (Mickey) of Monroe, Georgia, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins in the Atlanta, Georgia area; several nieces and nephews, one special nephew in particular Mike Stovall. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert Stovall. A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, 301 Piney Mountain Road, Greenville, South Carolina, Saturday, November 10, 2018, 4 PM to 6 PM. Arrangements were made by The Howze Mortuary; with future arrangements to be provided by GHS Willed Body Program of Greenville, South Carolina. The Stovall family would like to thank the Piedmont Park Fire Department of Greenville, South Carolina, for their professional and caring service to Walter during the course of his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Carolina Firefighter’s Association Endowment Fund, info@scfirefighters.org.

Walter Stephen Stovall

January 7, 1936 - November 4, 2018