Charles O. Stainback
Class of 1941
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Norfolk - Charles O. Stainback, 89, passed away peacefully in his
home at Harbor's Edge in Norfolk on Saturday, April 12, 2014. He was
born in Portsmouth, VA (Cradock) to Peter N. and Ethel D. Stainback.
After graduating from Cradock High School, he attended Massanutten
Military Academy before joining the Navy. He earned his Navy "Wings
of Gold" and qualified as a Torpedo Bomber pilot in the latter half
of WWII. Following the war, he left naval service and attended the
University of Virginia. After graduation from UVA, he continued to
serve the country as a CIA Operations Officer. He married his
Cradock sweetheart, Joan Palmer in 1951, and she accompanied him
throughout the world during his distinguished career. Upon
retirement, he returned to the Hampton Roads area and was a
long-time resident of Virginia Beach and more recently, Norfolk.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joan Palmer
Stainback and his 4 brothers and sister. He is survived by his two
daughters, Ann Palmer Roth (husband Earl Roth) and Elizabeth Stuart
Schuller (husband CAPT Ron Schuller, USN (Ret)) and sister-in-law
Sue Moury. A loving grandfather, affectionately called "Boppo," he
is also survived by five granddaughters, LT E. Ashleigh Lee, JAGC,
USNR (husband Daniel), Dr. Catherine Schuller (husband Dr. Ajith
Cherian), Caroline Spangenthal (husband Pete), Emily Schuller,
Natalie Thomas and 5 great-grandchildren.
A southern gentleman, he personified the positive attributes of the
"greatest generation." He will always be remembered for his service
to our country, his kindness, and his cheerful spirit. A loyal
father and devoted member of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in
Norfolk, he was also a proud member of the SAR and a faithful UVA
sports fan.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at St.
Paul's Episcopal Church in Norfolk, by the Rev. Scott Hennessey.
Entombment will follow in the Church Columbarium with Military
Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward enabling
the independence of our severely injured veterans through a charity
promoted by his favorite news personality, Bill O'Reilly . "The
Independence Fund." (www.independencefund.org)
H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.hdoliver.com
Published in The Virginian Pilot on June 11, 2014
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