Thomas Victor Stovall

Thomas Victor Stovall March 21, 1943 - April 17, 2010 Thomas Victor Stovall, 67, passed away on April 17, 2010, at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, with burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 19, in the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Victor was born in Tarrant County to Cecil Thomas Stovall and Cleo Strickland Stovall, both deceased. From 1952 to 1959, Victor lived at the Methodist Children's Home in Waco, Texas, where he was remembered for his sense of humor and meticulous ways. He left Waco and stayed in Houston briefly before joining the U. S. Army in 1960. He was stationed in Germany, where he was trained as a radar operator. Upon discharge, he returned to Waco and began his career as a drywall mechanic. Victor took great personal pride in his abilities, had a strong work ethic, and was recognized in the Waco Tribune. In 1989, he married the love of his life, Frances Marion Quilty, who preceded him in death in 2007. He looked forward to dancing with Frances in Heaven. For the past two years Victor was the most happy riding his motorcycle. Those who knew him will always remember his kind, friendly disposition, his bright-eyed and bushy-tailed approach to life, and his beautiful smile. He was a true joy to those who cared for and loved him. Victor is survived by his stepdaughters, Cathy Quilty and Cindy Muise and husband, David; stepson, Danny Quilty and wife, Pat; eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Stovall Bruns and husband, Delbert; and good friend, Teena Boswell. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Hillcrest Hospice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.