Russell Stallings

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Russell helped me (free of charge) resurrect my Mooney and All of us will miss his expertise and friendship.  Here is an email I received from his niece.  Just passing this along to any Mooney owners who knew Russell and would like to help out. 

Due to the sudden passing of Russell Stallings on September 1, Southwest Texas Aviation has temporarily suspended operations until the company can reorganize. Russell’s death occurred exactly one month after his daughter, Summer Stallings, was involved in a life threatening motorcycle accident in San Marcos, Texas. Despite wearing a helmet, Summer suffered significant injuries: her nose and eye socket were crushed and her skull fractured, which required total facial reconstruction and a metal plate in her forehead. Summer currently has an open wound on her leg which is healing slowly with the aid of a vacuum machine.

 

Despite insurance, Summer already faces very high medical bills from her accident. Unfortunately, Russell was uninsured and leaves behind massive medical bills associated with his Careflight, ICU stay, and emergency surgeries attempting to save his life.

 

A fund has been set up to help cover some of Summer and Russell’s medical bills and to help Summer with her future medical care as she continues to heal.  Any amount, large or small that you can contribute, is very much appreciated.

 

Click this link to make a contribution:  https://www.gofundme.com/russellandsummer

 

If you are unable to help with a donation, please help Russell’s two children by spreading the word. Sharing the following link can have just as much impact: https://www.gofundme.com/russellandsummer

 

With regards to current business operations:

 

• SWTA has suspended business temporarily but the business has not closed

• No new maintenance work is being taken at this time

• Limited parts orders are being taken, no STC kit orders at this time

• All aircraft currently at SWTA for maintenance will be completed or the owners will be given the option to pick up their aircraft and take them elsewhere

• SWTA is attempting to fill all existing parts orders. There may be a slight delay while the company reorganizes. Customers that wish to cancel existing orders are asked to please call and leave a message that they wish to have their order canceled to help expedite other orders being filled.  If you have placed an order and still not received it, please contact Ray or Gloria at 512-353-3455.

 

PLEASE REFRAIN FROM OFFERING CONDOLENCES BY PHONE AND INSTEAD SEND THEM TO ESTATERUSSELL@GMAIL.COM.  WE KNOW RUSSELL WOULD HAVE APPRECIATED YOU CALLING BUT WE NEED TO KEEP THE PHONE LINES OPEN FOR ORDER INQUIRIES ONLY.  

 

Russell was passionate about his business and probably knew more about the Cirrus, Diamond, and Mooney lines of aircraft than any other single person walking the face of this Earth today.  His loss, while very personal to our family, is a bigger loss to the General Aviation community.

 

Thank you and God Bless,

 

Susan Stallings (Russell’s niece)