Gary "Dan" Stinson
Class of 60
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Died: Jun 22, 12
Gary "Dan" Stinson. Age 69 of Hermitage, TN,
passed away June 22, 2012 in Nashville. He was born August 15, 1942
in Westmoreland, TN to A.O. and Dixie Stinson. He v5s a member of
City Road Chapel United Methodist Church where he was active in the
Acts 2:42 class. He was truly a “peopl who loved tell a joke, as
much as he enjoyed listening to one. He was an avid reader, loved
music and played the saxophone. His love airplanes began at an early
age and led to his interest in World War II history. He was preceded
in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 48 years,
Emily Stinson; son, Tony (Kay) Stinson and his beloved grandsons,
Steven and Brian. A celebration of his life will be conducted at 11
a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 from City Road Chapel United Methodist
Church. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, with Ray
Hagewood, James Fullerton, James Sawyer, Bob Pasinger, Richard Scott
and Andrew Ward serving as Pallbearers. His grandsons, Steven and
Brian, and the Acts 2:42 class will serve as Honor The family will
receive friends from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012 at
Spring Hill Funeral Hom9 from 10a.m. until the time of service at
the church on Tuesday. Memorial contributions should be made to the
City Road Chapel United Methodist Memorial Fund. SPRING HILL FUNERAL
HOME & CEMETERY, 5110 Gallatin Pike) TN (615) 865-1101.
A Family Journey Dan was born to A.O. and Dixie Stinson in
Westmorland, Tennessee and then moved to Nashville, and remained
there with Emily, his wife of 48 years, to raise their son Tony.
They later shared in the joy of the family extending to include
Tony’s wife Kay, and Dan’s two wonderful grandsons, Steven and
Brian. Dan and Emily did everything together, whether as a couple or
surrounded by family and friends. One family friend recognized the
beauty in their relationship, not-ing that even the most menial of
tasks, doing a grocery list or filling their pill boxes, Dan and
Emily did together; they were true soul mates. Rising Above the
Flood Dan and Emily faced several challenges, but these were always
met with a positive outlook and a true sense of hope and faith. Such
was the case when Dan had a heart attack and required bypass
surgery. Their greatest challenge occurred when they lost their home
in the big flood. The flood took their home, their retirement, and
many cherished possessions, including a large train set that
occupied most of the upstairs room. Through this tragedy, Dan and
Emily always held strong to their positive attitude knowing they had
each other and their family. The Shooting Star One of Dan’s passions
was for guns. Shooting was his sport of choice and for many years he
was a member of the Davidson County Sportsman’s Club. This passion
he shared enthusiastically with family and friends. One family
friend recalls how Dan taught her to use a gun safely and correctly
and took her target shooting, bringing her “bulls-eyed” pop can into
church as a show-and-tell piece to share with others. Model Behavior
Dan’s other passion was for the Second World War. Being an avid
reader, he had lots of books on WWII. One family friend, Sandy
Campbell, shared information with Dan about his own father being a
part of the night fighter squadron. Dan had a depth of knowledge
that provided a source of insight and entertainment. Dan’s WWII
passion presented itself most predominantly in his collection of
models and model planes. His grandsons number his efforts at well
over fifty, and these were cherished and shared with family and
friends. The Bubble Gum King Dan took the greatest joy in being a
granddaddy. To his grandsons, Pa Dan was the Bubble Gum King, always
presenting a huge pack of bubble gum to his youngest grandson Brian.
Brian’s brother, Steven, jokes that Pa Dan must have had stock in
Hubba Bubba. Steven speaks so enthusiastically of his granddaddy and
how he took him shooting, shared his models, brought them candy, and
told the worst jokes. Steven explains that Dan’s corny jokes and
rubber chicken will remain two of his fondest memories. The Funny
Man Dan’s wry sense of humor was arguably one of his most notable
assets. Family friend, Linda Fletcher, recalls a time period after
the flood that Dan and Emily lived with them. During that time, Dan
would often watch the television with Emily without the sound on,
providing his own narrated version of what was occurring and being
said – certainly more captivating than the actual program. Another
friend recalls how Dan would greet visitors in his Sunday School
class at City Road Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was a
member. Dan would inform new visitors that following the tradition
of John Wesley, the members would share their sins from the week
past, but since that would take too long it would be best if the
visitors started. This was always met with a
‘deer-in-the-headlights’ look and the visitors didn’t know whether
to stay or flee. But because of his friendliness and welcoming
attitude, they always chose to stay. Dan would be similarly wry at
home, often commenting to family and guests that the fruit salad was
“not fit to eat,” thereby ensuring him the largest helping, if not
all of it. The Family Man Dan was a great family man, and this
included his friends. He had a way of pull-ing everyone in so they
felt like family. Friends comment that Dan would always take the
time to inquire how they and their families were managing and always
kept them in his prayers. One friend noted, “Dan would talk, and
make you feel better.” He would soothe over the waters. If you went
to see Dan sad or feeling “humbug,” you always left feeling better
with a smile on your face. A Legacy of Example Dan passed away on
June 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents and leaves
behind his loving wife Emily, their son Tony and his wife Kay,
cherished grandsons, Steven and Brian, and countless friends who
loved him. Dan “taught all of us through his example...always giving
of himself.”
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