Henry A. Stovall

STOVALL, Henry, age 86 of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Miami Valley South Hospital. A son, David A. Stovall, preceded him in death in 2011. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Stovall, and two sons: John S. (Ann Marie) Stovall of Sugarcreek Twp., and Richard K. (Deanna) Stovall of Worthington, eight grandchildren: David Allen Stovall, Jr., Lauren (Jeremy) Loney, Michael Stovall, Jacob Stovall, Philip Stovall, Melissa (Joe) Potter, Leslie Stovall and Kevin Stovall, and a great granddaughter, Eliana Loney. He is also survived by a brother, James R. (Gwen) Stovall of LA, and a sister, Dorothy (Herbert) Stewart of VA.

A native of Wolfe County, KY, Henry was a graduate of the Hazel Green Academy which his parents ran for many years. He earned his undergraduate degree at Transylvania College in Lexington, KY and a Master’s of Education from UK. He also earned an Administrative Specialist Certificate from Miami University. He began his career as an educator in Spring Valley, Ohio, but soon accepted a position as an elementary principal in Beavercreek, serving more than 30 years at Fairbrook and West Main Elementary schools. He was a mentor to many student-teachers over his professional career. Upon retirement from the public schools, he worked as a student-teacher supervisor for both Wright State and UD. He was active at both the state and national levels with the National Association of Elementary School Principals. He had a genuine love for all children and his career was dedicated to them. Henry was a US Army Veteran of the Korean era stationed at Ft. Smith, AR. He was a member of the Miami Valley Folk Dancers.

Friends may call at the Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2018. A memorial service will be held immediately following visitation with Pastors Joe Redmond and Larry Stroble officiating. Henry bequeathed his body for anatomical study at Wright State University. In loving memory of his eldest son and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org). Condolences for the family can be made at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.