Allen G. Stocks Obituary ~ April 2, 1947

Contributed by Joan S Dunn

Allen G. Stocks Takes Own Life

The Weekly Herald, Robersonville, NC, Wed., April 2, 1947

[Abstract] Alfred F. STOCKS, veteran of World War II and a hard working young 
farmer of near Robersonville, ended his life at his home last Sunday afternoon 
at 4:30 o'clock. It seems on Sunday afternoon about 2:30 o'clock his step–father 
and mother, Mrs. Pearl EVANS STOCKS ROBERSON, and other members of the family 
decided to visit in the neighborhood. STOCKS said he planned to go to the show. 
His body was discovered by his younger brother, Wiley STOCKS, 11 years old, 
about 5 o'clock. The tragedy came as a marked surprise to members of the family. 
He had been married and separated from his wife, but appeared to be getting 
along alright. STOCKS was born in Pitt County near Winterville, spending most 
his early life there before going with his family to Tarboro. The family moved 
to Martin County about five years ago. Besides his young brother, mother and 
step–father he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. J. Clifton ROEBUCK of near 
Robersonville, Mrs. John T. BUNTING of Parmele and Velma STOCKS of the home. 
A brother, Pvt. Joseph G. STOCKS, was killed while serving in the country's 
armed forces somewhere in Holland on September 23, 1944. Funeral services 
were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock by Rev. J. M. PERRY, 
Robersonville minister. Burial was in the local cemetery.





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