William R. Stinson, 38

LEWES - William R. Stinson, of Lewes, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He was 38.

Mr. Stinson was born in Chester, Pa., son of the late William Francis Stinson and Alice Ann (Horne) Stinson.

He was a graduate of Chichester High School in Boothwyn, Pa., in 1987.

Mr. Stinson had been employed as a grain inspector by Mountaire Farms, formerly Townsends Farms, for 15 years, prior to retiring on disability in 2001.

He enjoyed music and singing with his friends, was an avid Eagles fan, and was proud of his many tattoos.

Mr. Stinson is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Xenos) Stinson; two daughters, Alyson Stinson and Stephanie Stinson of Lewes; a stepsister, Leanna Jones of Pennsylvania; a stepbrother, John Jones of Delaware; and his stepmother, Sherri Stinson of Pennsylvania.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, with Pastor Randy Booth officiating.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lupus Foundation of America, 405 Burnside Blvd., Wilmington, DE 19801.