FORT EDWARD – William Howard Stemp, 69, of Fort Edward, passed away on Monday morning, December 18, 2023 after a hard battle brought on by a stroke earlier in the year.
Born on December 27, 1953 in Glens Falls, he was a life long area resident and son of the late Jack E. and Ida Eileen (Yount) Stemp. Bill was a United States Marine Corp Veteran, earning the rank of Sergeant. He served his country proudly and continued his service to his community as a Corrections Officer. “Gunny”, as his friends and coworkers like to call him, worked at Great Meadow Correctional Facility for 33 years, retiring in 2016.
Bill married the love of his life, Nancy, on February 4, 1984 in Kingsbury. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and he had a love for cars, especially Camaros, and was an exceptional cook.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Marlene Shappy; and his close childhood friend, Thomas Tyminski.
He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Nancy L. Stemp of Fort Edward; his son and daughter, Jeffrey W. Stemp of Fort Edward, and Anne (Chad) Casey of Hudson Falls; his beloved grandchildren, Owen, Raelynn, and Madison Casey; his brothers and sisters, Jack (Barbara) Stemp of Troy, Diane Ranson of North Carolina, Linda (Jim) Glick of Arizona, Helen Stemp of Georgia, Edward (Deborah) Stemp of Queensbury, David (Debra) Stemp of Hartford, Harold (Denise) Stemp of Georgia, Deborah Jacques of North Carolina, and Robert (Lynn) Stemp of Verona; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Burial with military honors will follow at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.
Friends may call from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to SAIL (Southern Adirondack Independent Living) sailhelps.org.
To Nancy, Jeff, Anne and families
Our deepest condolences for your loss. We hope that all your happy memories help you all make it through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laurie and Mike Gould and family
I am so sorry for everyone’s loss. I may not have been able to visit with Bill but he was and is forever on my mind and in my heart. I keep everyone in my prayers always.
Chad and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories and family help you through this difficult time.
Blessing,
Cindy Brown
My deepest condolences to your family, “Billy”, as I knew him, was a great Officer and person! He WILL be missed.
To NAncy and family: I am so so sorry for your loss.
I have Everyone in my prayers.
If you need anything, please.
Email. love you.
Nancy, Jeffrey and Annie I am so sorry for the loss of your Husband and my older brother Bill😥 . I pray that you will find peace and know that our hearts go out to you this day.