Nolan “Buddy” Stockton, 78, of Beaumont died May 15, 2006 at his residence. A native of Cherokee County, Texas and resident of the area since 1957, Buddy retired as an engineer with Southern Pacific Railroad after forty-four years of service.
He is survived by his sons, Pat Stockton and his wife Susan of Vidor and Eddie Stockton and his wife Vickie of Beaumont; daughter-in-law, Cathie Weatherly of Beaumont; aunt, Ruby Braly and her husband Pete of Houston; sister-in-law, Jo Ann Pierce of Tyler; grandchildren, Amy Comeaux, Patrick Stockton, Amber Simmons, Jake Stockton, Courtnay Stockton, Bart Stockton, Ben Stockton, Britney Maxfield, Ashley Vasquez, and Kelsey Jones; nine great grandchildren; and six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Frances Stockton; and son, Larry N. Stockton.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, May 17, 2006 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
