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Thomas E. Stalker

Thomas Eugene Stalker, 76, passed away peacefully in his home in Currituck, NC with his wife and family by his side Monday, January 20, 2025. Thomas leaves to mourn several family members including; his wife, Elaine Stalker; children, Ward Stalker, Ashley Ingram, Nicholas Ingram, and Julian Ingram; and four grandchildren; William, Lylah, Maxwell, and Ellis.
Thomas was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, November 1, 1948. Thomas received an invitation to try-out for the White Sox baseball team, but ultimately chose to join the Navy in 1968 and retired in 1988. During this time, Thomas met his wife, Elaine, of 40 years and many life-long friends. After retiring from the Navy, Thomas worked for the US Postal Service as a Letter Carrier for 24 years, before retiring to Currituck NC.
The Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11am at Hickory Ridge Community Church, with lunch to follow. If you wish to send flowers, please have them delivered to the church at 3320 S. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
Please share condolences with the family via the online register at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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We are saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that we’re thinking of you and are here for anything you may need.
We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a wonderful person. We have known him and Elaine for a number of years and always enjoyed seeing them at family gatherings. Elaine, you are in our prayers and we love you.
Elaine, although it was expected, we are still deeply saddened at Tom's passing on Monday. He was a fine fine person, a U.S. Navy brother and a member of Redwing Golf Association where he will be missed. We will always remember our unplanned and surprised meeting in Rome, Italy in 2017 while we were on 2 separate tours. I'm glad to have spent a little time with him last week. We offer our prayers and deepest condolences to all the family.
Aunt Elaine, we were terribly sorry to hear of Uncle Tom’s passing! Our love, thoughts, prayers, and condolences to you and the family! I take comfort that he is now at peace, without pain, and free from the crippling disease that stole him from us… I have always looked up to Tom my entire life and he has been a key role model to me. I will forever miss him and the great times we have had as a family in this lifetime.
We're so very sorry for your loss. May the love and support of those around you bring you comfort as GOD brings you and your family peace! One of our most fondest memory is of Tom is when Binky got him to get on the dance floor! Wow that was a great time we all had! Your husband's legacy will always live on in our hearts, as you and your family remain in our prayers! Love Janet, Bam & Binky
Tom you will be missed so much!!! To Elaine and all the family we send you hugs, loves and prayers to help you get through this difficult time! 😘 Please let us know if there’s anything we can do! 😘
What a beautiful service for Tom. Praying for Elaine and family. So glad I met Tom. Love, Suzanne
We are saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that we’re thinking of you and are here for anything you may need.
We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was such a wonderful person. We have known him and Elaine for a number of years and always enjoyed seeing them at family gatherings. Elaine, you are in our prayers and we love you.
Elaine, although it was expected, we are still deeply saddened at Tom’s passing on Monday. He was a fine fine person, a U.S. Navy brother and a member of Redwing Golf Association where he will be missed. We will always remember our unplanned and surprised meeting in Rome, Italy in 2017 while we were on 2 separate tours. I’m glad to have spent a little time with him last week. We offer our prayers and deepest condolences to all the family.
Aunt Elaine, we were terribly sorry to hear of Uncle Tom’s passing! Our love, thoughts, prayers, and condolences to you and the family! I take comfort that he is now at peace, without pain, and free from the crippling disease that stole him from us… I have always looked up to Tom my entire life and he has been a key role model to me. I will forever miss him and the great times we have had as a family in this lifetime.
We’re so very sorry for your loss. May the love and support of those around you bring you comfort as GOD brings you and your family peace!
One of our most fondest memory is of Tom is when Binky got him to get on the dance floor! Wow that was a great time we all had! Your husband’s legacy will always live on in our hearts, as you and your family remain in our prayers! Love Janet, Bam & Binky
Tom you will be missed so much!!!
To Elaine and all the family we send you hugs, loves and prayers to help you get through this difficult time! 😘
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do! 😘
What a beautiful service for Tom. Praying for Elaine and family.
So glad I met Tom.
Love, Suzanne