John Henry Lewis Stockton

John grew up in Georgetown where his schooling began at Clark’s Wormley Elementary School, then Francis Jr. High School and then graduating from Armstrong High School. John joined the U.S. Army (Pacific Front) and served in World War II from 1945-1947. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he enrolled in Howard University in the School of Engineering and Architecture. Although John’s education was interrupted at Howard, he did not let that stop him. He would continue his education with classes at the University of Michigan and at the Norfolk Naval Base with work primarily in San Francisco and Europe or wherever there was a U.S. Navy Ship.

John began a job working for The Navy Sea Systems Command at the old Navy Yard and would finish his career with the NavSea Systems Command in Crystal City. John met and later married his College sweetheart on October 20, 1956. From that union they had 3 beautiful daughters. They were the pride of his life. In between all of this things, John enjoyed his Capitol RCers Model Boat Club. He did shows at the Reflection Pool and any place a little fun could be had. After his retirement from the Navy with 46 years of service, John built an entire setup of his second love of model railroads. It ran the entire span of one side of their family recreation room. John and his wife Edith also spent many happy days doing some real boating at their summer vacation house on the St. Clements Bay in St. Mary’s County.

John leaves behind his wife of 63 years (Edith Plater Stockton), his 3 daughters, Sharman Dyson, Anne Stockton and Jennifer Cunningham (Randall), Grandson James L. Dyson IV (LaTashia), Granddaughter Morgan Cunningham and Grandson Nikoli Cunningham and a hosts of nieces, nephews and other relatives. John was preceded in death by his 4 sisters and his mom and dad. He will be truly missed but always remembered and loved by his family.