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Emory K. Stegall, 91, a resident of New Mexico for 30 years, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2008. Emory was born December 18, 1916 the son of Frederick and Edna M. Ray Stegall in Bullard, TX. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 35 years of service. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, and earned six Bronze Stars. Emory was an avid writer, he would type up letters to express his opinions, and send them to politicians and newspapers. He also loved listening to Ballroom music. Emory was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 2003; his parents, Frederick and Edna Stegall; brother, Edwin Stegall; two sisters, Marguerite Harrell and Nettie D. Clendin; and grandson, Eric W. Martin. He is survived by three children, Jo Marie Payne and husband Willis of Weston, CO, Thomas Stegall of Columbus, OH, and Charlene Armstrong and husband Richard of Merced, CA; a special granddaughter, Brandy Shinnick and eight other grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, James Ray Stegall and wife Dorris of Austin, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Visitation for Emory will be held today, Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Service will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Ray Esquibel, Dennis Cavalier, Steven Shinnick, Jim Mogford, Miguel Garcia, and Mack Baker. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920
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