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Robert Stovall Obituary

Stovall, Robert Lewis always known and loved as Bobby, died peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2009, surrounded by daughters, grandchildren and loved ones. Bobby was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 29, 1932, and grew up in Stovall, Mississippi. He graduated from Lawrenceville School in 1951, and received his B.A. in American Studies from Vale College in 1955. He had a successful career in real estate in Dallas and Chicago. Bobby's brothers William Howard Stovall, III and Matthew Carter Stovall predeceased him. Bobby is survived by his sister Marie Stovall Webster and her husband William A. Webster, Jr., his sister-in-law Nancy Gilmore Stovall, wife of his brother Carter, his daughter Marcy Tench Stovall, her husband Jim Farnam and their children Zachary and Elsa Rose, his daughter Gavin Stovall Mullen, her husband Michael M. Mullen, and their children Anne, Jack, Claire and Matt, his daughter Louise Stovall Holden, her husband Mark V. Holden, and their children Molly, Clay, Kate and Michael, his daughter Elizabeth Carter Stovall, his former wives Diana Tench Stovall and Verna Callahan Stovall, his companion Nancy Harris, and many, many friends, buddies and fishing mates. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday August 7, 2009 at Saint Josaphat's Church, 2311 North Southport, Chicago. Funeral arrangements are being made through McKeon Funeral Home, 634 West 37th Street, Chicago 60609, 773-927-0925. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Bobby's name to The Lawrenceville School, 2500 Main St., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 or to American Diabetes Association, 30 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 6, 2009.

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Diana Hall

August 17, 2009

Gavin, Marcy, Louise and Elizabeth.
Your father was the father everyone wished they had, full of life and always so intuned to all of his children's friends.I will miss his smile and always his teasing. You were all blessed to have him as one of the greatest dads.I feel blessed to have had his friendship and respect.He was larger then life.
You all will be in my prayers.
Diana Rodi Hall

Ina and Murray Manaster

August 9, 2009

To everyone in the Stovall family, please accept our deepest condolences, but never forget all the joy and laughter, good deeds and deep friendships Bobby generated. His passing creates a void in our hearts but we remember him with a smile on our faces, and memories of the wonderful part he played in our lives.

Maureen Kelly-O'Connell

August 9, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melissa Jones

August 8, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Marcy, Gavin, Louise and all of the family on the loss of a wonderful father. I was fortunate to meet the beautiful Stovall family while teaching at the Academy of the Sacred Heart High School in the 70's. May God comfort you.

Susan Storcel

August 7, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I met Mr. Stovall in the late 60's or early 70's when I worked on and off part-time for our family business. Then I saw him occasionally thereafter. He was indeed a business force to be reckoned with, but to me, always a charming gentleman. He changed many lives. I am fully aware of, and grateful for, how he impacted mine. I always remembered his warm smile. You are in my prayers.

Greg Reynolds

August 6, 2009

To Gavin, the Stovall family, and mourning friends of Bobby...

I will miss Bobby as comedian, motivational speaker, confidant, creative force, builder of great people, a personal celebrity of mine who showed concern and command of all detail. He owed me nothing but paid me great attention and respect. He was good at starting where he left off, and he left me laughing and enlightened any time we met.

How death would dare
someone so made of life,
so youthful in humor,
so vital in person,
so gifted in his turn of phrase,
so artful in his ways...

Bobby changed the landscape every day.
I am glad that I was friends with this big kid.

With love,

Robert Podesta

August 6, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the entire Stovall clan.

Lupe Duran

August 6, 2009

We will certainly miss Bobby at Butch McGuire’s, where we enjoyed hearing his hearty laugh, witty humor, priceless stories and excellent advice. It was an honor and privilege knowing Bobby and we thank him for enriching our lives.

Our deepest sympathy to the Stovall Family.

Lupe Duran and Greg Edward (Chicago, IL)

Bill Sieger

August 6, 2009

My sympathies go out to Bobby's family and friends. There's a large hole that will never be filled. Bobby was the sole product of the mold, always with a smile and genuine interest. Being with him was invariably a high point of the day. Now he's got a bigger audience to share his wit and wisdom. I join the folks who loved him when I say, he was truly one of the "good guys". Hasta luego, Buen Amigo

Anton Ursini

August 5, 2009

To all of Bobby's family, he will be missed. He always had an open door to me since the day I met him as a teenager. His nickname for me was "Cool Hand" and he always said it with a smile and from the heart. The trips to Isle Marrada and the Cheeca Lodge were fun and full of good times. He taught me to Red and Taurpin fish and was never too busy to listen and help out. The farm and the memories will always be with me. My family and the people who knew him best were blessed by his wit and love of life.
Marie, Tess and Anton Ursini

Nick McKethen

August 5, 2009

Bobby promptly made a place in the hearts of members and staff alike at The Ranch Club in Missoula Montana. His stories about golf games, fishing holes, and the family ranch won't be forgotton. Although sincerely sad to see him pass, the thought of that personality will always put a smile on my face. Truely an unforgetable character he was.

Mary Scoby

August 5, 2009

Gavin, Marcy and Louise....I am so sorry to hear the sad news about your dad. Please know that my heart goes out to all of you and your families. You will be in my prayers.

Virginia

August 5, 2009

Bobby's voice, with that sweet deep southern accent, has been silenced but death cannot bury the memory. He was one of the "good guys" who left us too soon.

patty and ed Goren

August 5, 2009

We join your large circle of friends and family who wish to bring you consolation during your time of grief. May you find comfort in your fondest memories. We will always remember his big smile and great stories!

marv

August 5, 2009

we love you Bobby. Rest in Peace. He was one of a kind.

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