Gerald E. Stockner, 78, of Fancy Gap, passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Salem on October 29, 2023. Gerald, an Army Veteran, loved to work on the farm, conduct genealogy research, and visit relatives to discuss family history.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walden & Minnie Stockner, and siblings, Sylvia Stevens, Wayne Stockner, Guida Preston and Glenda Matherly.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara M. Stockner; sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Beth Stockner; Jason and Michelle Stockner; Barry and Sherri Stockner; six granddaughters; his sister and brother-in-law, Virgie and Elder Eddie Lyle; sister-in-law Nancy Stockner; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 3, at 11 am at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Gary Horton and Elder Eddie Lyle officiating. Military honors will be provided by Hillsville VFW Grover King Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 until 11:00 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Stockner Cemetery, c/o Andrew Stockner 371 Stockner Lane, Hillsville, VA 24343. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.