Jarod Clark Stockton passed away October 2, 2023 in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Jarod Clark Stockton was born Nov. 19, 1981 to Mark and Susan Stockton in Warrensburg, MO. Jarod attended Crest Ridge High School and graduated in 2000. He was active in sports throughout his school years. During his time at Crest Ridge, he was selected for All Conference and All District all four years. During his senior year, he was selected All Conference, All District, and All State for athletics and academics. He still holds the record for most steals in a season and still holds the record for most assists in a season.  He scored over 1000 points in his high school career. During his football career, he was All Conference running back and All Conference defensive back.  After high school, he continued playing basketball for MidAmerica Nazarene before he transferred to UCM where he received his Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science and Mathematics. He began his career as an Actuary at Unified Life Insurance Company where he worked until his death. While working there, he also ran his own roofing company and farm.  Farming was very important to Jarod; he loved working with his hands and seeing a project completed. He especially loved working on the farm with his dad and brother Jacob.

Jarod married the love of his life Jennifer Caiharr on October 24, 2015. They were blessed with Arabella, age 6, and Isaac, age 5. He loved his children with every ounce of his heart. They were his constant joy. He loved playing with them and reading to them and everything in between.  Jarod was a very generous man who never failed to help someone out. He was always ready to lend and hand or get involved in a project. Everyone who knew Jarod knew that if he was around you were sure to hear a pun or two. Telling jokes and playing cards were some of Jarod's favorite activities. Jarod loved life, every part of it, he was always smiling and happy. He will be greatly missed by many loving family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday October 8, 2023 at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral home in Warrensburg, MO. A visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jarod Stockton Memorial fund.