Brady Stockton Obituary

ERWIN - Brady Stockton, age 94, of Erwin, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Center on Aging and Health. A native of Erwin, Brady was born to the late Lydia B. and Etta (Harris) Stockton on July 8, 1929. On July 21, 1950 Brady married the late Christine White Stockton. He was employed by Clinchfield Railroad Company in 1950 and joined the United States Navy in August of 1951 during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in 1955 and returned to the Clinchfield Railroad. He also enjoyed farming and growing strawberries in the late 50's and early 60's. Brady and his family owned and operated Stockton's Grocery and Gas Store while also working full time with the railroad. After the selling of the store, he remained with the railroad until his retirement at the age of 62. After his retirement he learned what a golf ball was and also what a hole in one was. He began playing golf with Ralph Hampton, F.B. White and Bill Burton. Mr. Stockton was a member of Ninth Street Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee, Deacon and on other committees. Brady also served on the Unicoi County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for several years. In addition to his parents, Brady is preceded in death by his wife, Christine White Stockton; son, David Stockton; and a grandson, Christopher Stockton.

Brady Stockton has left behind to cherish his memory: son, Darrell Earl Stockton and Hitomi Lewis; daughter in law, Charliee Stockton; grandchildren, David James, Jessica, Rebecca, Christopher, Cindi, Carissa, Becky, Rebecca, William, Christopher, Jonathan, Gianni, Charles, Desiree and Fawn; great-grandchildren, Christopher "Tyler" Berryman and Davin Harber.

The family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff of the Center on Aging and Health for providing loving care during his final days.

The family will hold a private committal service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Ninth Street Baptist Church at 310 9th St Erwin, TN 37650.

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