Charles Pickney Stallings
Charles Pickney Stallings, of San Antonio, Texas, died 12 December 1983. He had open heart surgery in November which was successful, but in December his kidneys failed. He was the husband of Essie Shockey Stallings. Charles Stallings III spoke the following at his father’s funeral:
“My brother, my mother and I wanted to say a few words of respect about Dad Stallings while we’re in your presence this morning.
In a few words, Dad Stallings was no saint but he had saintly ways.
We remember when Mike and I were about four or five, he would carry us in his strong arms, while we slept, from the car to our beds after visiting of Sundays.
Our father was a strong man. He took care of his mother’s property and his own. His stamina was a sight.
He stayed with a job until it was finished. He and mother were always generous to us and our families, when we’ve had hard times. In fact, all his life the whole family knew we could depend on C.P., from his wife and his mother, to his brother and sisters, to his boys, to his four beautiful granddaughters.
He was always gentle with mother and patient. He would listen to her ideas and was always ready to encourage her for their 53 years together.
Well, Dad is strong once more. Just picture C.P. walking around his mansion, planning little changes for when the rest of the family arrives. Reunited once more with all his friends, from the Post Office, the churches and the neighborhood. God bless him!” – Charles Stallings III
