Charles Edward Stockton

Charles Edward “Ed” Stockton, age 80 of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

Born in Toccoa, Georgia on June 06, 1943, he was a son of the late Elem & Bertha Clara Minyard Stockton. Ed was a rock mason for many years. He retired from the City of Demorest with numerous years working for the Water Department. In his spare time, Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and telling stories from past adventures. Ed was a member of Oakey Mountain Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Mayfield Stockton; sisters & brothers-in-law, Betty Jean & Cleve Allen, Vernell & Junior Mize, Willie Ruth & Granville Eugene Mize; Martin Robinson; sister-in-law, Wanda Stockton.

Survivors include his daughters & sons-in-law, Brenda & Trevier Hart, Kim & Eddie Beeso; brother, Jimmy Stockton all of Demorest, GA; sisters & brother-in-law, Margaret & Marcel Dickerson of Rabun Gap, GA; Barbara Robinson of Clayton, GA; grandchildren, Kayla & Eric Watts; Christopher Mull; great-granddaughter, Ainsley Watts; special niece, Rhonda Carpenter; special nephews, Randy Robinson, Kale Mize, & Gary Allen; many other nieces, nephews, other relatives, & a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the Oakey Mountain Baptist Church. 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville to help with funeral expenses.

An online guest registry is available for the Stockton family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com

Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256.

"This obituary is posted as a courtesy to the Stockton family."