John Stirling obituary: John Stirling's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
John Samuel Stirling
1922 - 2021

Obituary photo of John Stirling, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of John Stirling, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
John Samuel Stirling
1922 - 2021

John Samuel Stirling, 98, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

He was born on July 30, 1922 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania to John and Thelma (Price) Stirling. He honorably served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked for Donaldson Bakery and Prudential Insurance. He enjoyed his condo in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. He loved roller skating and dancing until his mid eighties. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Margaret Mary Stirling; 2nd wife, Frances Stirling; daughter, Maureen Stirling; grandson, Scott Stirling; sisters, Dorothy Anderson & Jane Johnson

John is survived by his son, John Patrick (Marian) Stirling; son, James Thomas (Stacey) Stirling; daughter, Peggy Lee (Sam) McClurkin; daughter, Christine Ann (Terry) Raymond; daughter, Elizabeth Stirling (George) Hughes; 6 grandchildren, Shari (William) Wells, Jamie Stirling, John (Jenny) Stirling, Craig McClurkin, Megan (Jeremy) Harvey, Natalie Neal; 6 great grandchildren, Grace Blust, Cortney Wells, Ryan Stirling, Stirling McClurkin, Madison Harvey, Jaxson Harvey, 3 step-children, John (Aline) Meiman, Gloria (Mike), Mary (Larry) Barnes; sister, Linda Gordon; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with a Funeral Ceremony at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). Burial with military honors to follow at St. Andrew Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.

The family requests that contributions in John’s memory be made to Hosparus.

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John Samuel Stirling, 98, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

He was born on July 30, 1922 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania to John and Thelma (Price) Stirling. He honorably served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked for Donaldson Bakery and Prudential Insurance. He enjoyed his condo in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. He loved roller skating and dancing until his mid eighties. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Margaret Mary Stirling; 2nd wife, Frances Stirling; daughter, Maureen Stirling; grandson, Scott Stirling; sisters, Dorothy Anderson & Jane Johnson

John is survived by his son, John Patrick (Marian) Stirling; son, James Thomas (Stacey) Stirling; daughter, Peggy Lee (Sam) McClurkin; daughter, Christine Ann (Terry) Raymond; daughter, Elizabeth Stirling (George) Hughes; 6 grandchildren, Shari (William) Wells, Jamie Stirling, John (Jenny) Stirling, Craig McClurkin, Megan (Jeremy) Harvey, Natalie Neal; 6 great grandchildren, Grace Blust, Cortney Wells, Ryan Stirling, Stirling McClurkin, Madison Harvey, Jaxson Harvey, 3 step-children, John (Aline) Meiman, Gloria (Mike), Mary (Larry) Barnes; sister, Linda Gordon; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with a Funeral Ceremony at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). Burial with military honors to follow at St. Andrew Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.

The family requests that contributions in John’s memory be made to Hosparus.

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Visitation

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 9:00am to 11:00am
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
10304 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
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Service

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 11:00am
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
10304 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
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Interment

St. Andrew Cemetery
Louisville, KY

S.W. Louisville Chapel (502-935-0056) is assisting the family

S.W. Louisville Chapel (502-935-0056) is assisting the family

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