William Stoddard

William “Bill” worked for the San Francisco Chronical as a truck driver and worked up to supervisor. He was enlisted in the Navy from 7/1/1958 to 6/30/1964 and retired from the Navy Reserves in 1995.

He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas W. Stoddard, mother Georgia (Peak) Stoddard, brother Thomas Stoddard and sisters Colleen (Stoddard) Whaley and Cynthia (Stoddard) Proia. He is survived by his wife, Karen (Street) Stoddard, Daughters Kelly (Stoddard) Rios, Sandra (Stoddard) Swatek and Denise (Stoddard) Becker and sons, Jeffrey Stoddard, Richard Stoddard, Michael Stoddard and Stacy Stoddard. He is also survived by grandchildren, Chantelle, Michael, Christopher, Monica, Stephanie, Matthew, Jarrod, Kiefer, McAvan, Logan and Landon. Great grandchildren, Bailey, Donovan, Declan, Jaxon, Matthew, Kylynn and Kash.

He was a mountain of a man and was loved by so many. He made a huge impact on all those that met him. We saw him as a provider, a protector, and a role model. Our family was loud and he was stern but we always knew we were loved. Vacations were always an adventure. One wrong turn after another always led to a great time and a lifetime of memories.

A Visitation for William will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove, 300 W Ave B, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. William will be inurned at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

The family requests you please share a memory of our husband and father with us. We would love to reminisce with you.

If you would like to donate to a charity in memory of Bill, please think about donating to Wounded Warriors, Tunnels to Towers or St. Jude’s.