Stanley Sorrell

Stanley Sorrell, 85, of Middletown, died Sunday, February 1, 2004, at Willow Knoll Retirement Community. He was born in Frenchburg, Kentucky on January 25, 1919 to parents James Lee and Mary (Kendal) Sorrell.

Mr. Sorrell was a 1939 graduate of Monroe High School. He was owner/operator of Sorrells Grocery and Meat Market, and Stan Sorrell Real Estate and Auctioneering. He served his country in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant. He was considered one of the most decorated soldiers of World War II, from Middletown, having been awarded 23 medals & citations including 14 battle decorations, 2 silver stars, 5 bronze stars, and 3 purple hearts. He received officers commission in 1944. He was called back into service for the Korean War. Stan was a charter member of DAV Chapter 131 and served as State Commander for DAV 1976-1977. He was VFW Post 3809 Commander 1966-1967, and American Legion Post 218 Commander 1969-1970. He was a Middletown City Commissioner for 12 years.

Stan is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gertrude (Rettig) Sorrell; four children, R. Michael (Wendy) Sorrell of Middletown, Stephen (Linda) Sorrell of Pensacola, FL formerly of Hamilton, OH, Debra (Ronald) Rose of Trenton, and Charles Sorrell of Madison Township; one sister, Lillian (Roy) Hess of Miamisburg; one brother, Kenneth Sorrell of Trenton, OH; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers and sisters, Edith Smith, Chalmer Sorrell, Norma Stegmiller, Stanton Sorrell, and James Sorrell.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 6, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. at Bonita Dr., with Pastor Kenneth Tye officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Veteran Memorial c/o Middletown Community Foundation, 36 Donham Plaza, Middletown, OH 45042.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044