Floyd Ray Stocks of Lyman, Wyoming, passed away on May 21 at 7:08 a.m. in his home. He was born in Moab on October 11, 1950, to William and Felicia Stocks.
He retired from Bridger Coal Company in 2016, after 30-plus years as a heavy equipment mechanic and special project supervisor. He was an auto mechanic, an avid woodworker, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Stocks; his son, Keegan Stocks and wife Patricia of Rock Springs Wyoming; his daughter, Mindy France and husband Chadd of Green River, Wyoming; and daughter, Brandy Mckinney and husband Will of Casper, Wyoming. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren: Jonnie, Raymond, Floyd, Taisa, Tailor, Braden, Hailey, Kyler, Rylee, Kaden, and Zander.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, all four brothers and all three sisters.
Floyd Stocks leaves a legacy of hard work, integrity, kindness and generosity. He had a steadfast soul and was the beloved and respected patriarch of his family. His loss will be felt for generations to come, and his memory will live on in the values he instilled in his family.
A graveside service with military honors was held at Sunset Memorial Cemetery on Thursday, May 24, in Moab. A celebration of life followed at the Grand Center.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com.
