Clifton “Stan” Sorrell Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. Born in Washington, DC on June 26, 1941, he lived a life defined by devotion to family, service to his community and professional accomplishment.

Stan began his career at Riggs Bank and went on to a distinguished career in Financial Services, ultimately serving as CEO of The Calvert Group. Throughout his career, he was known for his leadership, integrity, and dedication to the organizations and people he served.

In addition to his professional achievements, Stan was active in his community and was a very active member of the Ruritan Club in Lucketts, Virginia for 41 years. He valued fellowship, service, and the opportunity to give back to those around him.
He married Germaine “Gerry” Admire on January 7, 1961, and together they shared more than 61 years of marriage. They raised five children and spent most of their lives in Leesburg, Virginia, until Gerry’s passing in May 2022. In the years that followed, Stan devoted himself to carrying on the life they had built together stepping into the many roles she had filled, determined to honor her memory by finishing what she was no longer here to do.

To those who knew him best, Stan will be remembered less for his titles than for his larger-than-life personality. He never met a stranger, loved a good conversation, and was happiest gathered around family and friends with a glass of red wine in hand. He was the life of every party, rarely passing up an opportunity to dance, and he was never shy about offering advice to those he loved. Whether you asked for it or not, his guidance always came from a place of caring, and his greatest wish was to see those around him succeed.

Stan is survived by his children, John Sorrell (Lori), Dave Sorrell (Denise), Suzanne Orejuela (Henry), Joe Sorrell (Micki), and Karen Hoover; 15 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren, all of whom carry forward the lessons, laughter, and love he shared so generously.

If you ever shared a dance, a glass of red wine, a good conversation, or a bit of unsolicited—but heartfelt—advice with Stan, you were among the many whose lives he made richer simply by being himself.

Information of Stan’s Celebration of Life will be shared with family and friends.