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William King Stallworth MT. PLEASANT - William King Stallworth, M.D., died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Hospice of Charleston on May 25, 2010. Bill was born in 1929 to Hester King and William Lea Stallworth, M.D., and grew up in Columbus, MS. In 1950, he joined the U. S. Marine Corps and served as an infantryman and forward observer in the Second Marine Division during the Korean War. Days after his discharge, he married Jean Yarbrough of Indianola, MS. Bill graduated from Millsaps College, Jackson, MS, with a B.S. in Chemistry. He earned his M.D. from Tulane Medical School where he was a member of the Phi Chi Medical Fraternity and served as Class Representative in the Owls' Club, a student government body. He and his family remained in New Orleans for a four-year internship and residency specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology, before moving to Charlotte, NC where he practiced Ob-Gyn for 30 years. He was Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Presbyterian Hospital and was particularly proud of being made an Honorary Member of Presbyterian Hospital's Student Nursing School. He was a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. After retiring in 2003, Bill and Jean moved to Franke at Seaside in Mt. Pleasant, SC. To know Bill was to love him, he was a deeply compassionate man and a true Southern Gentleman with a great wit. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed flying his Comanche Piper, fishing, hunting, racing cars and playing golf. He was a member of Myers Park Presbyterian Church and Myers Park Country Club, Charlotte, NC. He could often be seen working on his boat at Wild Dunes where he was a member. He was also a member the South Carolina Saltwater Sportsfishing Association (SCSSA). His greatest passion was his family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Jean; daughters Lea Moore and husband Jim of Mt. Pleasant; Nancy Montague of Charlotte; and Sarah Schmidt and husband Michael of Charleston. Bill was lovingly called "Gramps" by his grandchildren: Jimmy Moore, Kingslea Moore, Lea Montague, Ian Schmidt and William Schmidt. He is also survived by his siblings Nancy and her husband Sellers J. Thomas, M.D., Houston, TX; Alice and her husband the Hon. Robert L. Lancaster, Columbus, MS; John C. Stallworth, M.D. and wife Pamela, Littleton, CO; and Clementine de Roode, Hunstville, AL. As well as many adoring nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and a great-great niece and a great-great nephew. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held at Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle Street, Mt. Pleasant, on May 29, 2010 at 10:30 am followed by a Reception.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 27, 2010.

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Cheryl Cameron

August 18, 2010

I was not aware that Dr. Stallworth had passed away until I read the tribute in The Charlotte Observer on Dr. Harvey May recently. As expressed so many times in this Guest Book, he truly was a caring and kind doctor. He delivered my daughter in 1976 and as already mentioned, he always made you feel like you were his only patient. I wish we had more doctors today like Drs. May, McLeod and Stallworth.

Becky Fowler

July 26, 2010

Jean,
I just found out about Bill's passing. I am so very sorry. He emailed me about 6 months ago and it was so good to hear from him. I think everything has been said about how caring, kind, sweet and considerate he was. I think he made all of his patients feel like they were his only ones. I really appreciated all the time he spent with me. He delivered all 3 of my girls and I knew if I ever had a problem he would take the time to help me with it. I am so glad that you had 57 wonderful years with him. He's memory
will be with Floyd and I forever. We were so lucky to have know the both of you.

Robin Ivey

June 7, 2010

Several of Dr. Stallworth's patients have expressed my
very thoughts and memories of him. I am not surprised that
he made ALL feel as if they were his favorite. He had a gift
for caring and making people feel special and precious. It was quite comforting to know that our two children were born into the hands of such a man. I often found myself moved to tears over his compassion for my concerns.
May God comfort you all in your adjustment to this earthly life without him and may He protect your precious memories. I am another person so very thankful for
William Stallworth's hand in my life.

Laura Hildreth

May 31, 2010

Dr. Stallworth was a great doctor and a truly special person. He was my mother's doctor before he became mine. I loved him as I am sure many of his patients did. He was funny and caring and I miss that kind of relationship. He didn't deliver either one of my children because he was out of town visiting family but I knew he cared about me. I am so sorry for your loss. Laura Miller Hildreth (Charlotte)

May 31, 2010

As we walk through this life, we are sometimes blessed by crossing paths with special people who make our lives fuller and more meaningful by having known them. Dr. Stallworth was such a person. He was there for the two most difficult, amazing, and memorable moments of my life, the birth of my children, and he made those events all the more beautiful. To look into his eyes and watch the smiles come to his face, you knew without a doubt that all was well. A man of great integrity, compassion, intellect, and humor, the world has lost some of its color in his passing. To the family who has been so blessed to have Dr. Stallworth in their lives, may your memories sustain you in your sorrow and may the knowledge that he touched so many lives give you strength to carry on. Peace to you all... Debbie Triming (Concord, NC)

Mark Gillett

May 30, 2010

What a sad day. He was such a fine man and doctor. Almost 25 years ago he brought my Emily into this world. I think of him often, his ever present smile and kindness towards my family.
Sincerely

Amanda Whitney

May 28, 2010

Dear Jean, Sarah and family, I will miss his wit, his hugs and his smile :) The Whitneys have your entire family in our thoughts. We love you!

Anne Miller

May 28, 2010

As an Alumnus of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing as well as my sister, Nancy Willis, he will be missed and our sympathy is to all of his family. What a wonderful friend he was to nurses.

May 28, 2010

Nancy & Family,
Our thoughts are with you. Your Dad will be missed by the many lives he touched. May you find comfort in the days ahead.
In Sympathy,
Dan, Lisa & Sarah Roach

May 28, 2010

Please accept our condolences and know that Debbie and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck and Debbie Reedy

Becky Woods

May 28, 2010

Dear Lea, Jim and family,
We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We'll be thinking of all of you in the days ahead.
Love,
Becky and Allen Woods

Sarah Stallworth- (Schmidt)

May 27, 2010

Thank you all. Keep the memories forever!

Sarah Stallworth -Schmidt

May 27, 2010

Thank you all for your memories. Keep them forever.

Ruth Smith

May 27, 2010

I worked in the office of Drs. May, McLeod and Stallworth from 1964 to 1969. They also delivered my 3 children. I loved all three of them.
My sympathies to his family.

Connie Hartsell

May 27, 2010

Dr.Stallworth was my Doctor during my pregnancy and the birth of my son 27 yrs ago. He was a wonderful man and such an inspiration to his patients.
I will always remember his kindness and caring heart. My prayers are with is family.

Carol Lynn Rorie

May 27, 2010

Faith Prosthetic-Orthotic Services Inc. was very privileged to have worked with Dr. Stallworth professionally through his early years in Charlotte. He was a cheerleader to those entering the health care profession and he also had a fine sense of humor. I have thought often over the years of his kind demeanor.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.

May 27, 2010

My friend and physician is gone. He will be so missed by family and friends. Jean, you both have meant so much to me over the years. He was a wonderful man.

Eloise

Joe,BJ,Chantelle Lytle

May 27, 2010

When someone you love becomes a memory,the memory becomes a treasure.Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.May God bless you and keep you strong.The Lytle Family-Charlotte,N.C.

Victoria Burnette

May 27, 2010

He was my doctor for years and I've never found another one like him! My husband even had me fly to CLT from FL to get a checkup because we relocated to FL and I couldn't find anybody to replace Dr. Stallworth so I wouldn't go. All doctors should have his manner and form close relationships with their patients like he did. He will be greatly missed. The family is in my prayers.

Jeanne & Joe Mize

May 27, 2010

Dear Lea, Jim, Jimmy, Kingslea and your entire family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I am really glad we knew him and your wonderful family. What great stories and happy memories you all must have of your very fun and exciting Dad. Please know that you all are in our hearts and prayers.

Judy Caldwell

May 27, 2010

What a wonderful man! Dr. Stallworth delivered my three children and always held a special place in my heart. Such a caring man, he was always there for me when I needed him. He took such interest in my family and all that was going on with us. I've missed seeing him for the past few years and will continue to think of him often. My sympathies to you, his family and loved ones.

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