Our dear friend John G. Stallings Jr. passed away on November 2, 2020 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a relatively rare disease also known as bile duct cancer, since November 2017. He was 53.

He is survived by his wife, Celeste Barzizza Stallings; a son, William Macon Stallings; a daughter, Emily Page Stallings; his father, J. Gilbert Stallings; and a brother, William Hilliard Stallings.

John played an instrumental role in the YMCA of Greater Richmond’s Annual Campaign. As chair in 2016 and 2017, John never missed a goal. He took the campaign to new heights, making it possible for the YMCA to serve more children and families across our region.

“John was, and will always be, one of the greatest believers and supporters of the Y. He was a very good, optimistic and forward-thinking volunteer,” Joyce said. He was good at it [philanthropy], not because of the science of fundraising, but because of his heart and love of philanthropy. He got it. His priorities were always in the right order: love of God, love of people.”

– Tim Joyce, YMCA of Greater Richmond president and CEO.

We would like to honor the Stallings family and John’s memory through a named fund of the YMCA of Greater Richmond’s endowment benefitting equity of education. Contributions to the YMCA for this project are tax deductible. Please consider making a gift that will honor John’s memory in a way that will be very special for all who knew and loved him.

Helping every child realize their potential was important to John and in his work with the Y. With that, the John Stallings Memorial Endowment for Equity of Education will allow children the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in YMCA out of school time programs for years to come.

For questions or to make a pledge, please email Alex Moore, Vice President of Philanthropy or call 804.474.4327.

Thank you for helping us honor John in this way.