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LAWRENCE S. STOVALL December 30, 1936 – August 5, 2023 Lawrence “Pete” Samuels Stovall made his journey to Heaven on Saturday, August 5th, 2023. He was 86 years old. A 6th generation Texan, Pete was born on December 30th, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas. He was the first child of the late A.W. Stovall and Jane Samuels Stovall. His Grandfather, Lawrence Samuels, who founded Samuels Glass Company, nicknamed him “Pete” because he wanted a cowboy. After graduating from Alamo Heights High School, he received his business degree from St. Mary’s University. In 1960, Pete married his one true love Rita Alvarez and had five children. Pete loved to hunt, ski and scuba dive, passions that have been passed down to his great grandchildren. Pete and his father started Janal Wholesale Florist Company in 1964. In 1968, Pete started Crown Research and Chemical Corp. in La Coste, Texas, where he invented a fresh floral preservative called “Crowning Glory” which is still sold worldwide. Pete was a founding parishioner of Holy Spirit Catholic Church where he was involved with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and was a member of the Order of Alhambra. He was an avid horse enthusiast and bred and raised thoroughbred racehorses which he ran at Bandera, Sunland Park, and New Orleans Fair Grounds to name his favorites. Pete and Rita enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe and their oh-so-often trips to Las Vegas. Pete is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Rita Stovall, their five children and spouses, Lawrence and Elizabeth, Michael and Becky, Robert and Melanie, Rita and Harry Moeller, and Patricia and Tra Hoak. Pete leaves behind 18 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents A.W. and Jane Stovall and his sister Hazel Stovall Lander. He was a testament to the family man. A Rosary will be held on Friday August 18th, 2023 at 9:30am immediately followed by the Requiem Mass at 10:00am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 8134 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78216. For personal acknowledgement, please sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the Tributes section. MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE DR. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 (210) 349-1414

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Lawrence Samuels Stovall

December 30, 1936 - August 5, 2023