James Durward
”
Doc
”
Stockton passed away Friday, April 1, 2005 at V.I.P. Living
Center, Irving, after a brief illness.
James Durward “Doc” Stockton passed away Friday, April 1, 2005 at V.I.P. Living Center, Irving, after a brief illness.
One of eight children, Doc was born October 15, 1914, in Chico, Wise County, Texas, to James Burton Stockton and Ivy Myrtice Parker.
Before moving to the metroplex, Doc lived on the Crutch Ranch near Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas, where he worked for many years as an oil pumper. Doc served in the 74th Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army in World War II, and was a member of the Pampa Masonic Lodge.
Doc was preceded in death by his wife of forty years, Florence “Flossie” Vyeda, of Gilroy, California.
He is survived by a daughter, Jimmy Darlene Watson, his younger sister, Sammy Ruth Pace Williams, and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas.
