Mr. E. Howard "Tuddy" Stockton of Albany, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his residence in Albany, Kentucky, having attained the age of 95 years, 6 months and 1 day. He was born in Albany, Kentucky, on Wednesday, October 13, 1926, the son of Ed and Susan (Huddleston) Stockton. On Saturday, February 23, 1952 he married Anna Ruth Craig to whom he remained married until her passing in 2019. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of Clear Fork Baptist Church, and a well known and respected businessman in Albany, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Charlie Stockton, Jim Stockton, Bob Stockton, Pearl Gibson, Loma S. Wolcott, Ruth (Upchurch) Stockton, and John H. "Dick" Stockton.  

    He is survived by his daughter, Paula (& Rodney) Little, his brother-in-law, Bobby Joe (& Flossie) Craig all of Albany, Kentucky, his sister-in-law, Dianne Craig of Virginia, two grandchildren, Loren Little, Evan Little, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

    The funeral service was conducted on Sunday April 17, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home in Albany, Kentucky,  with Bro. Bob Sawyer officiating. Special music was performed by Loren Little, Evan Little, and Barry Haddix. Casket bearers were Steven Craig, Jonathan Craig, Bobby Nelson, Norman Smith, Tim Armstrong, and Adam Davidson. Burial was in the Craig Cemetery in Clinton County, Kentucky.  Campbell-New Funeral Home was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements.