of Benton, AR
September 17, 1947 - March 20, 2013
William ''Bill'' Herbert Stoecker, 65, of Benton died Wednesday, March 20, 2013. The son of the late Herbert Carroll Stoecker and the late Rubye Clark Stoecker, he was born in Ballenger, Texas, and grew up in Marianna, Arkansas. He graduated from T. A. Futrall High School in 1965. He earned his Bachelors of Music Education from Arkansas A & M College in Monticello in 1969. He began his teaching career as a band director in Dewitt, Arkansas, from 1969 until 1973. In 1973, he moved to Malvern and was the band director at Malvern High School. Under his direction, the Malvern High School Band was selected as the Bicentennial Band of Arkansas, as proclaimed by the governor, David Pryor. As such, they performed in Washington, DC, in the Parade of States Celebration. From 1979-1984, he was the owner of Stoecker Plumbing Company in Malvern, Arkansas. In 1985, Bill developed the first ever band program at Glen Rose Public Schools, and directed bands in Glen Rose through 1991. Bill then became the Director of Bands for the Hot Springs Public Schools from 1991-1995. His Hot Springs High School Band was invited by President Bill Clinton to march in the Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC. After leaving Hot Springs, Bill returned to Dewitt Schools as Director of Bands from 1996-2006. From 2006-2007 Bill spent his final years directing band at Hampton Public Schools. He concluded his love for education by working for the State of Arkansas Department of Career Education as the Education and Instruction Coordinator in Apprenticeship Plumbing from 2007-present. In recent years Bill expressed his love for the musical arts by participating in the North Little Rock Community Band. Bill always felt deeply honored to have played a role in cultivating a love for music in so many young people's lives. He was an avid duck hunter and fisherman. He proudly served on the board of directors for the Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest Scholarship.
Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Stoecker of Benton, his daughter Katrina Gangluff of Bryant, his son Eric Stoecker of Malvern, five grandchildren, his sister Kaye Richardson of Big Spring, Texas, brother Steven Stoecker of Benbrook, Texas, sister Becky McReynolds of Abilene, Texas, and sister Ruthie Kissick of Weatherford, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chick & Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Scholarship Fund c/o Pat Peacock, 2203 Shady Grove, Stuttgart, AR 72160.
Visitation will be Friday, March 22, at Roller Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton, AR, from 6-8 pm.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 23, at 12 noon, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, AR.
Memorial service will follow at 2:30 pm at Salem United Methodist Church, 1647 Salem Road, Benton, AR 72019.
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137 Condolence(s)
Ed Jones
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Best friend u could ever have ..we enjoyed...
Duck hunting, deer hunting Crappie fishing, canoeing
All around good person
Smart
Emphatic
A good proud American Citizen
Kyara Lewis St.Amant
Thursday, July 24, 2014
I will never forget this man. He was like a father to me when I had none. He planted in me a love for playing music. He helped me with homework. He taught me leadership. He was my director and my friend. I have thought of him often over the years. Rest in peace.
Brandy Noponen
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Wishing you peace Ms. Baer. So sorry for your loss.
Brandy Berry-Noponen
Betty A. Wallace
Friday, August 9, 2013
Bill Stoecker.....He set the standard for what a teacher, mentor and friend should be. I just learned of his passing today. I am sorry for your loss but so glad you had the privilege of having him in your life. I will never forget everything he did for me and will cherish the memories.
Michael Echols
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Bill will be missed. He shared a love for music and for the kids he taught. Bill cared for the future of what those kids would become. There are many fond memories which will be cherished.
Irma Lewter Fite
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
You are in my thoughts an prayers. Thanks for sharing this very special man with all his band kids through the years. he will never be forgotten .
Tracy Walker
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
My prayers are with you. May god Bless You. If you need me call me your former student and friend. 870-220-1037
Kyle Shell
Sunday, March 24, 2013
I had the privilege to be one of Bill's band student's in DeWitt for a number of years and I believe he taught me more about life than about music...that was the the kind of man he was. Mrs. Stoecker, my prayers are with you and the rest of your family!
Tony, Ashley, and Antonio Garza
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts remain with you during this time of need. We love you very much.
Edith Sorrells-Kimbrell
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Prayers for all family and friends!
Cindy Whorton+36
Saturday, March 23, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Peace, prayer & thoughts for you all
Kandis Croom
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Bill was a true friend and lover of educating kids for a life long love of music! He is missed by us. Hopefully, he and Mike are directing little cherubs in Heaven. We send our prayers and deepest sympathy. Joe and Kandi Croom
Gary Meggs
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Praying for all. We will all miss Bill
Susan Burks Pantilione
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Sorry for your loss of a husband, a father and our loss of a wonderful band director. Cheri's your memories as all the musicians he had will do. Mary, you and the family are in our prayers.
Tracy Canamore
Friday, March 22, 2013
My Thoughts & Prayers are with you & your family! He will be deeply missed.
ROY BRANDON FAMILY
Friday, March 22, 2013
OUR DEAR FRIEND BILL,YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BUT WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES FOREVER.I KNOW YOU AND CINDY HAVE REALLY HAD SOME CONVERSATIONS AND PLAYING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC IN HEAVEN.YOU WERE A SPECIAL PART OF OUR FAMILY.BILL R.I.P.!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU,ROY,PEGGY & BUBBLES BRANDON
Allen Wimberly
Friday, March 22, 2013
I remember judging some of his students for solo and ensemble, they were so polite, and good players, thanks to Bill and his good teaching. We will miss him.
Johnny & Alta Lockley
Friday, March 22, 2013
Remembering you in our prayers.
Tamara Boone Newsom
Friday, March 22, 2013
Mary, I'm am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in prayer.
Dewey Ratcliff Jr
Friday, March 22, 2013
I try to apply all I learned from everyday
Mike Rogers
Friday, March 22, 2013
I only knew Bill for a short time through the apprenticeship program, but I considered him a good friend. God Bless and rest in peace. Praying for the family.
billy brown
Friday, March 22, 2013
i got in the malvern jr high band because i needed another class.then moved to glen rose i didnt join the band.mr. Stoecker found out i was in the malvern band and stayed after me until i changed my class and joined the band where he taught me that band was great place to be.he made it fun to learn about music.he was a great man and director he will be greatly missed by all.
Dr Lisa Loftis Johnson
Friday, March 22, 2013
Mary, please accept my sincere sympathies on your loss. Many of Bill's former students from Malvern were on Facebook discussing what a wonderful director and teacher he was and this is how I knew. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was always very kind. Lisa Loftis Johnson
Truman & Anita Self
Friday, March 22, 2013
I was proud to call you a friend.You will be missed.
Theresa Smith
Friday, March 22, 2013
Katrina, Eric, and the entire Stoecker Family, I offer you my deepest sympathy. I consider it an honor to have known Mr. Stoecker and to have had him as my band director. He was a very talented musician who demanded the very best from his students. Mr. Stoecker thank you for making my band years the very best. Rest In Peace. Your band student that you affectionately nicknamed "Nose," Theresa Smith.
Gary Shannon
Friday, March 22, 2013
Billy as he was called by the '65 graduating class of TA Futral Marianna, Arkansas. A very good friend. I have missed seeing him over the years. Someday Billy I will see you again carrying a football and a musical instrument of some kind. Rest in Peace Billy my friend. My best wishes to wife Mary and family.
Ron Thomason
Friday, March 22, 2013
R.I.P. Mr. Stoecker my Prayers are with your family and friends.
Glenn Curry
Friday, March 22, 2013
Working with Bill was always a surprise, you never knew what he would do or say next. I only got to know Bill in the last couple of years working with him in apprenticeship. It was fun sitting and talking about people we both knew in the school music world from my high school days. I remember how much the Malvern band was respected back then, it takes a good leader to direct students how to follow, and he was good at that. The apprenticeship community has lost a man that had compassion and that burning desire to make learning the plumbing career a proud and worthy experience.
I know that Bill is now directing the “BIG BAND” now. I bet he has time to make the fish tremble with fear as he nears the water with his rod in hand. Bill Thank you for being a mentor , a coworker and especially my friend. You will be missed.
Randy Prather
Friday, March 22, 2013
Bill will be missed not only as a co-worker but as a dear friend of mine. From the first day on the job Bill treated me with so much kindness. I will always cherish his thoughts and advice and we had the best time each morning fixing all of the world's problems. Now you Lord have the blessing of having Bill Stoecker's presense in your house. Im missing him already !!!
Kay Burns
Friday, March 22, 2013
I am so sorry about Bill's death. I enjoyed working with him at Malvern Public Schools. He and his family will always be a special part of the memories I have of that time of my life.
Cindy Gillespie Gage
Friday, March 22, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
Martha Bennett
Friday, March 22, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Stephanie Dixon
Friday, March 22, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. To those of us in his class at T.A. Futrall in Marianna, The Class of '65, he'll always be "Billy." We remember him as a valuable member of both the band (clarinet section) and the football team. He had a ready smile for everyone. He will be missed.
maria and david gatlin
Friday, March 22, 2013
A good man will b missed........glen rose high school lost a great man,our band program was never the same when he left....my thoughts and prayers are with the family
Marty Martin
Friday, March 22, 2013
Please accept our most sincere condolences. I met Bill when he and I were learning the clarinet at Warren High School. Then he and John Webb bounced me around the ping pong (ensemble) room at Malvern High School when I was an intern. His drive, determination, caring for kids, and sense of humor were unique. We will miss him, but the Lord has already welcomed him in a perfect body.
Marty, Kari, and Jeff Martin
Hamburg High School
Cathy Gillespie Chancellor
Friday, March 22, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr Stoecker was a great band director at Malvern High School. He was tough, made us work hard, and we were good! Band was the best part of high school for me! Y'all remember those band picnics where Coach would cook hundreds of chickens on his giant home built grill? Those were great times!
Thomas Allison
Friday, March 22, 2013
Bill was a friend and mentor to me in my early years as a band director. He was always encouraging the people around him.
Jason Taylor
Friday, March 22, 2013
Mr. Stoecker was a great band director and man. I learned so much from him. I remember when he had to drill an extra hole in my snare drum harness just so I could carry it without the drum hitting my knees. He also had a way with making percussion instruments out of household items. He taught me the true meaning of a "Percussionist". Thank you, sir. You will be missed. Glen Rose "Mighty" Beaver Band.
bobby joe hollanger & janet
Friday, March 22, 2013
May God bless your family's.
We will miss you at our Duck Calling meetings.
Bobby & Janet Hollanger
Erica (Perry) Gibson
Friday, March 22, 2013
To the Stoeckers:
So many memories of my life are wonderful and happy thanks to you two. A power couple and love between two people is very hard to come by. Your love for each other and us as your students was always so wonderful. Stack was a blessing to have known and learned so much from, there will never be another like him. Mrs. Mary please know how much we all loved him, and love you, and how much we loved you two! God calls his children home, and it's nice to know he is playing with (and probably directing) the beautiful band of angels.
Love, Erica Gibson
Carla McCorkle
Friday, March 22, 2013
I am so blessed and honored to have had this wonderful man be an influence in my life. He was an amazing teacher who was very dedicated to every student who crossed his path. I will never forget the feeling of the first time I stepped onto the football field at halftime and heard his booming voice introduce us as "The Pride of Hot Spring County, The Mighty Beaver Marching Band". He believed in us and thus, we believed in ourselves.
Mary, Katrina, and Eric, my heart breaks for you. You are in my heart and prayers.
God bless,
Carla McCorkle
Jan Webb
Friday, March 22, 2013
He was a wonderful man who loved our kids that were in the band like they were his own.
Billy Clark
Friday, March 22, 2013
"Billy Herbert" you will be missed. Your family will be in our prayers. I know the reunion with Aunt Rubye and Uncle Herb has been great. We all look forward to the reunion we will have with all of you in heaven.
I am reminded of our youth and spending time in Abilene with my cousins the Stoeckers and all the fishing and stuff we got into.
Love you all and may GOD bless,
Billy
Rachel Bisswanger Gray
Friday, March 22, 2013
Mr. Stoecker was a great band director who made learning a true joy. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Lyn Rhein
Friday, March 22, 2013
Mary, I was so sorry to hear of Bill's death. May God keep you in His protective arms and give you comfort and peace in the coming days. Lyn
Krista
Friday, March 22, 2013
Mr. Stoecker was the best band director, nicest guy, and an inspiration. Hearing him say, "Get on the bus," before we left for competition is something that I will never forget- just like his using a frog's hair for measurement.
His passing leaves a hole in this world, and in our hearts, but he is up there playing with the best of them.
To his family, I can never express what he meant to me in words, but know that he was dearly loved.
I am thinking about you during this time and my heart goes out to you.
Rico Belotti
Friday, March 22, 2013
Bill was a great example of the word gentleman and a fine teacher. He has inspired many young musicians throughout his career. His time with the NLR Community Band was much appreciated by those in the ensemble and he was always ready to do whatever was needed for the good of the group. I am sorry that I will be unable to attend Friday or Saturday, but Mary and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Robinson
Friday, March 22, 2013
Sorry for your loss. I will truly miss Bill. He always remembered all holidays. I still have all the gifts and will always remember them. I loved bill and I truly believed he love all of us.
I will remember the family in my prayers.
Steve Perkins
Friday, March 22, 2013
My condolences to the Stoecker family, especially Mary, for the loss of such a great man. Bill will be remembered for his great teaching, personality, and faith, and will be missed by many. Looking forward to the great reunion in Heaven one day! May God grant you peace during this time.
Mary Jane Neeper Jones
Friday, March 22, 2013
My prayers go out to Mary and the family. Mr. Stocker was truly one of those "special" teachers who had a great impact on each and every one of his students. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, but his spirit lives on in the many lives he touched!
Rick Sanders
Friday, March 22, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate life. The day will come when memories will make you smile. I pray for your strength.
Katrina Anderson & Family
Friday, March 22, 2013
May you find Peace and Comfort in your memories. God's Love be with you.
Katrina Anderson & Family
Eva Jacobs
Friday, March 22, 2013
A great coach, band director and person. Bill you will be missed by all that knew you and loved you. Katrina and Eric you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nikki Robinson Hearn
Friday, March 22, 2013
Prayers for your family...Mr. Stoecker will always be remembered for making our DeWitt High school band so proud to march on the Dragon Field and made being in band so much fun..I will always remember his dedication to our band program back in the 70's ..He will be missed...Nikki Hearn class of 1974
Josette Hunter-Eakin
Friday, March 22, 2013
Mr Stoecker was a great teacher and wonderful human to be around. I will always remember him for teaching me to "think outside the box", a great man who will be missed by many....he touched so many lives.
Brandi Sibert
Friday, March 22, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Eric, Katrina, and family....you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carey (Holmes) Fisher
Friday, March 22, 2013
Mr. Stoecker was a great band director who taught me so much. He will forever be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Paige midkiff
Friday, March 22, 2013
You will be missed by every one who knew you
Laci Rosas (Stoecker)
Friday, March 22, 2013
We love you Uncle Willie. You were an inspiration to many and did so much in your life time! You served your purpose well and God was ready to call you home. May you rest in peace; and we will all see you again one day.
Joel L. Sullivan III
Friday, March 22, 2013
What can one say about a life so full? As the heading on this site reads, "With All Our Respect..." Bill was such a major influence in so many lives. Although he was only slightly less than twelve years older than me, he was very much like a father.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We, his extended family, all of the students whom his life touched are grieving with you, but not as those who have no hope. I believe Bill is where he belonged in the first place.
There is music in heaven. We know that...and probably some plumbing, too. So even though we are sad for a time, I am sure that Bill is happily occupied, until we see him again.
Marie Schoggin
Friday, March 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the days ahead! May the Lord be with you as you face this most difficult task!
Dale Marlow
Friday, March 22, 2013
I had great respect for Bill. He was a friend and a mentor, and I learned a geat deal from him. Bill had a great understanding of people, and was a great communicator to young people. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Quartisha Johnson
Friday, March 22, 2013
You know I love you sooo much. God took a wonderful man, but we will all meet again. You are in my prayers! Muah!
Kristy Lee
Friday, March 22, 2013
Mr. Stoecker was one of the best teachers I ever had, I learned a lot from him. I know he will be missed.
Jessica James
Thursday, March 21, 2013
He was one of the sweetest people I knew! He will be greatly missed! Praying for the family...may GOD wrap his loving arms around yall.
Carol Ann Sneed
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Praying for all of you on the loss of a Great Mentor and a wonderful man!! Love you!!!
Carol Ann Sneed
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Praying for all of you on the loss of a Great Mentor and a wonderful man!! Love you!!!
Catherine "Alice" Mowdy Cooper
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Everyone dreams of leaving their world a better place than they found it, and Coach did exactly that. He orchestrated more than just a love of music. He taught us life lessons... Bettered our work ethic... Never allowed us to hide behind excuses or feel sorry for ourselves. And, he always knew when to show compassion. If not for coach, I would have never gone to college. He even found a way to get me a full scholarship. He changed the course of my life. "if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right." That was a mantra I stole from my memories of him. I'm so grateful to him and will always hold him close to my heart. My deepest sympathies to Mary, Katrina, and Eric.
Tammy Nix Brown
Thursday, March 21, 2013
I was so honored to be a member of Mr. Stoecker's band. I was a flute player in the Bicentennial Band of Arkansas from Malvern High School. That was one of the greatest accomplishments in my life. Without Mr. Stoecker's dedication and hard work we would have never had this honor. He was a great mentor and friend. I just got reconnected with him on facebook. I will miss you Mr. Stoecker. I know there will be beautiful music in heaven with your presence. I will be praying for all of the family at this difficult time. God bless you all.
Justin Fitzpatrick
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Gone but never forgotten
josh lawson
Thursday, March 21, 2013
will miss you dearly thank you so much for all that you did for me love you mr. stoecker
Clara & Justin Fitzpatrick
Thursday, March 21, 2013
We are so sadden to hear about Mr. Stoecker. Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God be with you and your family. our deepest sympathy to you.
Bobbi Jo and Freddie Pace
Thursday, March 21, 2013
So sorry for the loss of a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobbi Jo and Freddie Pace
Linda Goodwin
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Love & Prayers
Beverly Traylor
Thursday, March 21, 2013
I was sad to hear of the news about Mr. Stoecker. He and Mary were such an important part of our lives for 7 years. We love you both so much. Dallas and I were talking tonight and reminiscing about you two and the DeWitt Mighty Dragon Band!!
Rest in peace Mr Stoecker and may God wrap his loving arms around Mary and all his family and friends.
patsy lawson
Thursday, March 21, 2013
very talented man,love his band students.he instructed 2 of mine at DeWitt Ar, he was a wonderful person,will be greatly missed,he is fishing with Jesus............
Betty Dawson
Thursday, March 21, 2013
I am Will Dawson's Mother and one of your DeWitt Band Mother's. He was a wonderful man and thought highly by Will and myself. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family through this troubling time.
Marjorie Jenkins
Thursday, March 21, 2013
So very, very sad to say good-by to Bill. Praying for you Mary, and your family.
Brenda Paxton Fread
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Richard Tolleson
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mr. Stoecker was one of the finest teachers I ever had. His passion for music was contagious, and it was obvious how much he loved his students. He wanted us to do our best, and would not be satisfied with less. I loved, revered and respected him. I am a better person for having known Mr. Stoecker. I hope the family is comforted to know that I am but one of many who feel this way about Mr. Stoecker.
Tammy Lee
Thursday, March 21, 2013
He was a great music. Teacher to my daughter Megan Lee . Made you feel like family! He will be dearly missed!
Craig Myers
Thursday, March 21, 2013
He was an amazing guy! I'm so glad I got to message back and forth with him on Facebook, just a couple of weeks ago, about the wonderful times we all had in his Hot Springs bands! He will live on through all of the lives he touched and inspired! And much love to Mary and the rest of his family!
Susie and Jenny Roach
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Patricia Williams
Thursday, March 21, 2013
So sorry for your loss, I know he will be missed by many.
Randall Baker
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mr. Stoecker truly gave me a love for music. Even when I moved away from DeWitt, I still came back just to play in the band. He was a kind-hearted man, but also stern. I'll never forget the look on his face when I forgot my tuba for the regional concert contest. What a funny guy. Mrs. Mary, I'm sorry for your loss. I love the both of you and have never forgotten the impact you guys made on me. God bless.
Samantha Kirchoff-Nutt
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Loved having him as a band instructor, learned a lot in the short amount of time he taught me. May he rest in peace!
Judy Patterson
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Mr Stoecker was band director for my daughter at Glen Rose High School. I was working at the school with him and my husband and I drove the band van to games. We always thought he was a great director and person. May God bless your family in this time of loss.
GLENDA JACKSON
Thursday, March 21, 2013
WE HERE IN DEWITT LOVED HIM DEARLY. MY DAUGHTER QUARTISHA WAS ONE OF MANY STUDENT THAT HE WAS A GREAT PART OF THEIR LIVES. THANKS FOR SHARING HIS LIFE WITH US. PRAYING FOR YOU COMFORT.
Michael K. Cornett
Thursday, March 21, 2013
My sincerest condolences, Mary.
Susan Fisher
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mrs.Mary,
I was so sad to hear the news about Mr.Bill. He was meant to teach and had such a positive effect on so many young lives. I have so many wonderful memories of the glory days when you both taught here in De Witt. The trip to Disney is one of the best! I know that you both had such a positive effect on both Will and Carrie! I will keep you in my thought and prayers.
Susan Fisher
Marsha Pace
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The best band director my kids had!
Lisa Howe
Thursday, March 21, 2013
So sorry for your lose. Mr. Stoecker was a great guy and will be missed.
John Rauh
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Bill, as one of the most important people in my life. I can only hope and pray that I can help a fraction of the people you inspired in life. With love John
Kay Mitchell
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mary, thinking of you and your family at this time.
Jana Rawson-Paxton
Thursday, March 21, 2013
With a heavy heart I would like to say that Mr. Bill Stoecker was an amazing man that I was privileged to know and learn from! He was a kind, loving, witty man that I loved very much, my prayers are with his family! Know he was loved by many! God Bless!
Chris Witherspoon
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Amy and Josh Fischer
Thursday, March 21, 2013
So sorry for your loss, we r praying for u. He was an awesome person and teacher
Linda Baer
Thursday, March 21, 2013
You will be greatly missed. I loved having you as a brother in law and loved our visits and family gatherings. Love ya, Linda
Julie Schoggin Myrick
Thursday, March 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I played softball for Coach Stoecker many many years ago in Malvern. I pray for God to provide the strength and comfort to you all during this difficult time.
Christopher Nicklaus
Thursday, March 21, 2013
What a man! Taught us alot about life and being the best we could be. Dig for the courage to be the best! Many prayers for his family and our friends.
Sonie Turner
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mary, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beverly Stark
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mary, My thoughts & prayers are with you & the family at this most difficult time. May God give you the comfort and peace you need. Beverly Stark
David and Louise Hunter
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Thanks Bill for bringing our son Jerry from Tone delf to a good Marching Band member Hes a better Man for knowing You I Hope God has need of you in Heaven
Shauna Fischer
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Lindsey Ballew
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mr. Stoecker. I was so heartbroken and shocked to hear that you left us. You and Mrs. Stoecker made a huge impact on my life and the lives of so many others. I learned to respect and appreciate music because of y'all. I was extremely honored to have learned to play an instrument from you and to have marched in your bands. I hope you're up there fishing with Jesus and playing in his band. You sure are going to be missed here on earth.
Mrs. Stocker, please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers during this horribly difficult time.
Love to you both.
Debbie English
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Will be missed!
Steven Mathews
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Aaron Pettit
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Good man and mentor. You will be missed. Praying for Mary and family.
Kathy Hixon Harding
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Such fond memories of Mr Stoecker, going to DC and participating on field and in the stand during football games... the long marching practices!!!! He was definitely a perfectionist, but boy did he produce great results! What a terrific leader! God bless.
Gene jefress
Thursday, March 21, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bill. Prayers for the family. Gene
Lora Hicks
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I so enjoyed the short time we worked together at Hampton. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lora
Bob and Jill Bisswanger
Thursday, March 21, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a great band director and we are glad that our children learned from him. It was also a privilege to have taught with him in DeWitt. Mary, we are thinking of you and the rest of your family.
Alesa Lambert
Thursday, March 21, 2013
I am so sorry to read about Bill. His voice booming "The Pride of Hot Spring County" as he announced the Glen Rose Marching Band will always be one of my most favorite memories! He touched many lives and left them for the better. Thank you for sharing your husband and father with us. God be with you and may you have comfort and peace.
Jerry Hunter
Thursday, March 21, 2013
May Bill be in the Heavens playing the most beautiful music ever. He will be missed
Jerry Hunter
Joy Lawson
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mr. Stoecker was one of the very best men I have ever known! He poured his heart into his students and I will never forget the life lessons he taught me!! I have no words to express how sorry I am for your loss!
Vanessa Harmon Glaze
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Praying for the family. RIP Coach. Nothing but good memories of my years as your student in Malvern.
Rick&Rhonda Houston
Thursday, March 21, 2013
You are All in Our Prayers
Betty Kinikin
Thursday, March 21, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all the family and loved ones he left behind. He left a great legacy to all in his love for music. God bless all
Debbie Palmer
Thursday, March 21, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this terrible and unexpected loss. There is a new angel in heaven to watch over each and every one of his family and friends as each tries to deal with this loss in their on way. Remember the good times, the laughter, the love and especially the MUSIC because that is where William is now......in your hearts. God Bless you ALL.
Dr. Stephen Phifer
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Bill took me under his wing as a freshman clarinet major at A&M College in 1967. He was a true friend then and now. I know his life touched so many people, including me. We had only recently reconnected through Facebook. I am so glad we had some great phone conversations in the last year. I will miss him!
Dr. Steve Phifer,
Bartow, FL
joellen nick
Thursday, March 21, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Me and Nick both enjoyed having you both as our band directors in DeWitt. We hate to hear that he has passed. He will be TRUELY missed. We send our deepest sympathies out to you. All our love Joellen and Nick.
Mandy
Thursday, March 21, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Mary.
Tara thompson
Thursday, March 21, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys! He truly will be missed! RIP Mr. Stoecker!
RONNIE CLARK
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Cindy Grizzelle
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mary
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the family.
Glenda Childress
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mary I am so sorry to hear this. I am praying for you
Kelli Bowdle
Thursday, March 21, 2013
He was the best band director at malvern school He will be missed love and prayers go out to the family
J.P. Wilson
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Farewell my friend. May God bless your family.
Chad Baldwin
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mr stoecker was my band director for 6 years. He impacted my life more than he will ever know. I will never forget him.
Chad Baldwin
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mr stoecker was my band director for 6 years. He impacted my life more than he will ever know. I will never forget him.
Kathy Mitchell
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary and all his loved ones.
Marty Mowdy
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Bill was one of the few people I've respected and admired my whole life... He was a great teacher, mentor and an outstanding human being. I sincerely felt honored to know him, and without him, this world will always feel like a part of it is missing.
I feel very bad that I can not be there to send him off...
Lisa Sampson
Thursday, March 21, 2013
I have so many fond memories of Bill. Not everyone gets to teach with their teacher, who was such a mentor for them. I feel blessed to have known him.
Lisa Sampson
Vicki Banks-Carter
Thursday, March 21, 2013
To all of Bill's Family & Friends: I thought he was a fantastic Band Director--& I have great memories of being in the Malvern Band. I imagine he's leading the Band in Heaven. R.I.P. to a great teacher & mentor -- gone but never forgotten!
Ed Grissom
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Thank you for being a great influence on countless young people. We owe you a debt that cannot be repaid. Save a spot in the Heavenly Band for me.
Mike Taylor
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Outside of my dad, Bill had extreme impact on me and my music. He was more than my band director, he was my friend.
Janet Sutton Williams
Thursday, March 21, 2013
I was so blessed to have Bill Stoecker for my band director and friend! His love of music was contagious and we were all so very fortunate that he shared it with us! I think that we all knew that if we needed a teacher that cared about us...he was the "go to person". I am so grateful to have been one of Bill's "band kids". I was so thrilled when I got to play with him in a group! That was very special to me! I bet the music in heaven is even more beautiful now! You all are in my thoughts and prayers.