Dr. Stoney Peeples Chisolm, passed away on October 24, 2026, at the age of 82. He was the son of William Dee Chisolm, Sr., and Lilah Elaine Peeples Chisolm.
Stoney was born in Columbia, South Carolina, on October 18, 1944. The middle of three children, he remained close to his siblings throughout his life. His family moved to Florida and he graduated from Plant City High School in 1962.
He graduated from The Citadel in 1966 and was a member of the elite Summerall Guards. He loved The Citadel, and his time there remained one of his proudest achievements. He went on to earn a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Virginia, and he remained an avid fan of Cavalier football.
He married the love of his life, Marsha, in Jacksonville in 1967. Together, they raised two daughters, Allison and Kirsten, and built a life shaped by family and service.
Stoney’s Air Force career spanned nearly 30 years and included assignments in various places. The family spent time in Colorado, where he taught at the Air Force Academy, Germany, Nevada, Florida, and Virginia. He also served as base commander at Langley Air Force Base. Stoney’s military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Achievement Medal.
Following his retirement from the Air Force, the family moved to Fredericksburg where he worked with McDonnell Douglas and eventually retired from the Boeing Company.
He found joy in golfing, volunteering for Fredericksburg National Military Park, Chatham Manor and was a member of the Civil War Round table.
Stoney was a humble man who never sought the spotlight. He was content to go quietly about his life, letting his character speak for itself. He was a faith filled man and practiced quiet philanthropy.
He loved sports of all kinds, especially baseball. In later years, he adopted the Nationals and then the Yankees as his teams. He and Marsha enjoyed watching baseball together and cheering for their respective favorites.
Stoney had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke. He also delighted in the occasional prank on family members, bringing laughter and fun to those around him. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved creating treasure hunts for his grandchildren and attending their activities and events.
Stoney is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Marsha Keen Chisolm; his daughters, Allison Chisolm Anderson (Brad) and Kirsten Chisolm Ham; his grandchildren, Tabitha Anderson, Jack Ham, and Alex Ham; his sister, Elaine Chisolm Johnson (Mike); and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Dee Chisolm, Sr., and Lilah Elaine Peeples Chisolm, and his older brother, William Dee Chisolm, Jr. (Beverly).
Colonel Stoney Chisolm will be interred with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined