John Stockard

John Stockard passed away at his home in Dahlonega Sunday morning, September 6, surrounded by his family and his dog, Cindy. John had a long interesting life. After he graduated from UNC, he spent a term in the US Army, during the Korean War.  He then married Jane, and they had three daughters, Kathryn, Dorothy, and Barbara.  John then became the art director for WTVD in Durham, North Carolina.  While his children were young, he was the art director for the extension office at Kansas State University.  When his daughters were grown, he and Jane moved to Georgia.  The first years in Georgia he spent as a master wood carver, and had pieces in major art galleries in the United States.  While traveling to art shows, he found his true passion, music.  He built and played musical instruments for twenty plus years.  Many of those years were spent building mountain dulcimers.  He also built several guitars, and the occasional experimental instrument.  All of his instruments were a labor of love.  He truly put a piece of his soul in each one.  They were cherished by every person that was lucky enough to own one.  He loved to see each instrument developing day by day into something that will take on a life of its own, sing, and give others the joy of music.  He also loved his family and friends, nature, animals, and RC planes.  John had a passion for life like none other.  Always seeing beauty around him, he was a never-ending optimist.   He’ll be terribly missed by every life he touched.

As well as his wife, Jane, and his three daughters, Kathryn, Dorothy, and Barbara, he is also survived by five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 

A musical memorial gathering will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the pulmonary fibrosis foundation or your local no kill animal shelter.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-DOVE (3683)