Obituary of Donald Lee Stalker

Bedford Donald Lee Stalker, 76, of Bedford, died at 10:40 pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his residence with his family and friends by his side. Born April 7, 1938 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Fred and Elsie (Smith) Stalker. He marries Patricia Medlock on October 11, 1959 and she survives. He retired from General Motors and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved fishing more than life itself. His boat, fishing and family was his life. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, of Bedford; two daughters, Tammy Leann Luttrell and husband, Dan of Bedford and Shelly Ranae Whaley and husband, Scott, of Bloomington; five grandchildren, Lindsey Neal, Bobby, Eric and Ryan Woods, Abby Coleman; nine great grandchildren; brothers, Robert and William Stalker both of Bedford; a sister, Dorothy Adams of Orlando, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Betty Nickolson, Martha Orsini, Georgia Cobb and Mary Allen; two brothers, Dale and Eddie Stalker. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 27th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Patton Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion and D.A.V. Chapter 2. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, July 26th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.