GREENVILLE – John Alton Stovall, 84, of Greenville, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at his home. Born January 26, 1937, in Muhlenberg County. He was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Greenville. Mr. Stovall was former owner of Road Builders, LLC, where he was President and CEO, and Greenville Quarries, Madisonville Paving, Quality Blacktopping, and Parkway Construction. He was previous co-owner of Black Energy Coal, and past-president of the Western Kentucky Coal Operator’s Association. His proudest accomplishment was being a founding member and the Fundraising Chairman for the Muhlenberg County Extended Campus/Madisonville Community College. He served for over 30 years as a board member and Chairman of the Board for Old National Bank. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Lorene Stovall and son Ken Stovall.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Waddle Stovall; daughter Terri (Jerry) Dozer; step-daughters Terri Beth (David) Clore and Penny Whittinghill; brothers Tom (Nancy) Stovall and Clyde (Sharon) Stovall; sister Ardith Shannon; granddaughter Laura (Tony) Scott; step-grandchildren Kassidy (Ryan) Pulliam, Bryant Clore, Brady Noffsinger and Blake Noffsinger and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Dr. Arthur Burrows officiating, assisted by Rev. Tom Stovall. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday after 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends are asked to wear a face covering, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. Capacity will be limited to comply with current state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
