Ulysses Usher Stalcup
August 10, 1913 ~ September 17, 2008
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church, 46707 Shangri-La Draive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 with Pastor Stephen UpDegrave officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 3:00 PM.
Ulysses Usher “Rocky” Stalcup, 95, of Hollywood, MD formerly of Hyattsville, MD and Ainsworth, NE died September 17, 2008 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born August 10, 1913 in Ainsworth, NE he was the son of the late General Ulysses Grant and Gertrude Claussen Stalcup. He was the beloved husband of Catherine Louise Laughton Stalcup whom he married on March 14, 1942 in Mt. Rainier, MD. He is survived by his children: Linda Stalcup of Hollywood, MD and Beverle Grass and her husband Eric of St. Inigoes; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sibling Alma Pieplow. Rocky graduated from Blind College High School Class of 1931. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1972 from Hyattsville, MD. He was a self employed musician for 59 years until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of the Piano Technicians Guild, and his hobbies were composing music, playing the piano, fishing and playing the card game solitaire. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 3:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Stephen UpDegrave officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Eric Grass, Ron Gellatly, David L. VanWyhe, David M. VanWyhe, Donald VanWyhe and Steven Gregory. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wayne Waldron, Robert Waldron and Rev. Paul Hoffmaster. Contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 46707 Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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“Our prayers, thoughts and sympathy are with you Bev and your family during this difficult and sorrowful time. Your Dad will always be there in your heart. He had a long life and was a great man. “
“Aunt Cappy, Bev and Linda, you are all in my thoughts in this time of sorrow and reflection.”
“Beverly, I just heard about your dad and I’m so sorry! If there is anything you need, we are here for you. Sending you a big hug!”
“Beverl So sorry to here of your loss will keep you and your family in my prayers.”
“Bev & Eric, So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You all are in our prayers. “
“Aunt Beverly, Cappy and Steve, Our prayers and thoughts are with your families at this time of sadness.”
“I met Rocky for the first time three years ago when I started helping Cappi with house cleaning. He always had a pleasant “hello” for me. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Cappi, Linda, and Family.”
“71 years!!! Best friends for 71 years. Best Man at each other’s wedding, fishing buddies, pinochle partners, and a closeness in thought and communication that often needed no words. What a privilege to have shared so much of a lifetime with an exceptional human being who brought pleasure to so many with his music, his cheerful personality, and his love of life in spite of challenges that few of us will ever face. I thank God that Rocky allowed me to be his best friend. Wayne Waldron”
“Bev & Eric, and the whole Stalcup family….we are so sorry to hear this news. We have so many great memories of being with both your Mom & Dad and Linda when they made their many visits to CA. Rocky had an amazing life with a wonderful family that loved and cherished him. What a legacy he has left! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.”
“We are saddended to hear of Uncle Rocky’s passing. The greatest musician ever is now playing for God. Our thoughts are with you at this time.”
“We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. The few times we met, we were truly amazed by him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and the rest of the family.”
“Bev, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I did not know him very long but I truly admired him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of grief. “
“Aunt Cappy, Bev and Linda, You have been and forever will be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.”
“Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your father playing piano at Lenny’s. Such a talented man. Remeber all the wonderful years. It helps some. May God be with you all. We still remember you and your wonderful family here at the library.”