 Stabler was first married in 1966 to the former Karla Jean Duckett (born 1948) of College Station, the mother of his children, Randall D. Stabler and wife Jennifer of Round Rock, Texas, Staci D. Stabler Groff and husband David of College Station, and Terri J. Stabler of Allen, Texas.From his second and surviving wife, Leona Kay Stabler, the executive director of the Texas Sign Association, he acquired step-children, Thomas B. Richards and wife Angie, Lance E. Richards and wife Robyn, and Erin J. Richards, all of Bryan.Services were held at the large Central Baptist Church in Bryan.