Ralph "Jack" Stover

Ralph Jackson Stover (“Jack”), 90yrs of Derby, KS, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2024. He was born on September 22, 1933, to parents Ralph Stover and Helen Stover Sleeper.

Jack completed service in the US Army, worked for more than 35 years with Southwestern Bell/AT &T in various roles that led to management and was an active member and served regularly at Woodlawn United Methodist church. Jack was a semi-pro bowler, stayed active in the communities he lived in and stayed involved in his kids sports and activities during their younger years. In retirement, he loved playing golf with his friends.

He is survived by wife, Judy Stover; Sons Doug Stover (KS), Tim Stover(TX), and Scott Stover (MS), his wife Katrina, and Daughters Julie Stover (KS) and Jeanne Stover (OH) . Grandchildren Connor Stover, Effie Stover, Eleanor and Clyde Keck. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Jeanne Stover Busch and son Rick Stover.

The family will greet friends 5-7pm Thursday, May 23 at Smith Mortuary in Derby. Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 24 at 11:00 at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Derby, KS.

In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted in honor of Ralph Jackson Stover at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 South Woodlawn Rd, Derby KS, 67037 and “In Time of Need Foundation” (Phoenix Home Care and Hospice), 3450 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS, 67226.