More detail on this person: STODDARD, Harry
Charles, of Richmond, Virginia, died January 12,
2017. Born in 1946 in Seattle, Washington, Harry
joined the U.S. Army at 18 to serve in Vietnam as
a helicopter pilot. He went on to attend
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, completing a
degree in Aviation Management, before joining the
U.S. Navy. Here he completed his 22 years of
service with posts from Monterey to the Pentagon,
eventually retiring as a Lieutenant Commander.
Harry remains known for his kind demeanor,
dedication to his wife and daughter and affinity
for Hawaiian shirts. He is survived by his wife,
Jo Ann Stoddard; and daughter, Jo Beth Stoddard;
and by the countless relatives and friends who
will always love him. The family will receive
friends for a viewing at Bliley's-Central, 3801
Augusta Avenue, on January 19, from 2 to 4 and
again from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary at 3:30 p.m.
All are welcome- please feel free to wear your
favorite Hawaiian shirt. His funeral will take
place the next day, January 20, at St. Edwards the
Confessor Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Road, at
11 a.m. His final interment will be in Arlington
National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Disabled American Veterans, DAV.org or the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, donate.lls.org.
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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03/10/2024
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Many people saw a news item on the 12th that a 70
year old man had a heart attack while driving on
Chippenham Turnpike and crossed Huguenot Road.
Very sad to say, but that was my wonderful
husband Harry - who lived life way below the
stereotypical 70 year old.
The news reports also said that the passenger (me)
was transported in serious condition - luckily,
that's NOT the case, I was just in shock and a
trifle banged up by the seatbelt. "Miraculous"
is not an overstatement, frankly.
We buried Harry this past Friday (his obit is
online as Harry Charles Stoddard, if anyone knew
him well enough to search).
From: Jo Ann Stoddard (wife)