Donald Proctor Stinson
United States Customs Officer


Donald P. Stinson, age 66, formerly of Alton, NH died at his home in Cordova, Tennessee on July 5, 2016.

Donald graduated from Alton High School on June 13, 1968. On June 19, 1968, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He completed basic training and further training for Air Force Security Police at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. His first assignment was at the 341 Strategic Command at Malmstrom Air Force Base, near Great Falls Montana. Later he was transferred to Beal Air Force Base near San Francisco where he was assigned to the 432nd Security Police Squadron before being transferred overseas. His duty in Asia took him to Thailand and Vietnam. While there he received the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. When he returned to the United States he was stationed at 3415 SPS ATC Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado. He received his Honorable Discharge from the United States Air Force on July 12, 1977 as Staff Sergeant. He then accepted a position in Security with the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Denver, Colorado. He was employed there for ten years.

He was accepted into the United States Customs Service Academy at Glynco, Georgia, graduating on December 17, 1987. After graduation he was assigned to the United States Customs Office in San Juan, Puerto. There he worked for fourteen years throughout the Caribbean area working with contraband units. He was then assigned to the Customs Office at the busy FEDEX hub in Memphis, Tennessee, working there until he retired. With an impressive career of 34 years of Civil Service behind him he retired on March 1, 2005. Donald considered it an honor to be a part of the distinguish United States Customs and Border Protection Service.

He is survived by his mother, Muriel V. Proctor Stinson of Alton, NH, his sister Beverly A. Barry and husband John Barry of Bedford, NH and his brother Michael W. Stinson and wife Lisa of Goodyear, Arizona, nieces Amy Stinson Milam and husband JR Milam of Goodyear, Arizona, Amanda Stinson of Phoenix, Arizona, nephew Wayne M. Felong and wife Allison of Concord, NH, four grand nieces and one grand nephew. He was predeceased by his father, Ardell D. Stinson

Rev. Dr. Samuel Hollo will officiate at a Memorial Service to be held on Saturday august 6,2016 @ 11:00 AM at the Community Church of Alton, 20 Church Street, Alton, NH. The family will be receiving guests following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Community Church of Alton 20 Church Street, Alton, NH. Designate the Sound Equipment Account.