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Eugene Stuckey Obituary

JONESBORO — Funeral services for Eugene (Gene) Stuckey will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 in Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. in Bay Springs Cemetery of Rhine.Stuckey, 69, formerly of Rhine died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 9p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 and will again from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, Feb. 10, 2008 at the Plains Bed and Breakfast.In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Carter Center, Copeland Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia or the Ossabaw Island Foundation.Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, 2008.

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Cassandra Woodruff

July 31, 2008

Jill, Talmadge, Reva, and Joey,

I just heard about Gene today and I wanted to let you know how sorry and sad I am to hear of his passing. I will always remember his sense of humor and smile. I know Talmadge has lost his best lifelong friend and I am truly sorry. My prayers are with you all. I will miss "Geno".
Cassandra Woodruff

Tom Beard

February 21, 2008

I was very sorry to hear of Gene's death. Among my good memories of our White House days are the recollections of the visits of the Stuckey brothers--good guys and never a dull moment!
Best wishes,
Tom Beard

Beth Saling

February 21, 2008

Jill,
I can't begin to tell you how sad I was to hear about Gene. You are a very special person and I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Beth

Michele Secrest Deutchman

February 20, 2008

Jill,
We were so sorry to hear about Gene. He was a super nice guy and we feel honored that we knew him. Sorry we didn't make it to the funeral or calling hours, but we didn't hear the news until late. Feel free to contact us if you need anything at all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michele & Mark Deutchman

Joseph Sports

February 18, 2008

My thanks goes to Gene and Jill for their friendship through the years. I was on the annual Carter Center Trip when Pres and Mrs. Carter told me of the accidental death of Gene. He was a good guy..

Joann Addison

February 15, 2008

Gene was one of the very few people in this world who wanted everyone around him to be happy! He tried his best to please everyone. Bob and I will miss him rambling i n to eat or to spend the night. He was always a most welcome guest.
Bob and Joann Addison

Dan Young

February 15, 2008

Dear Jill and Stuckey family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Stuckey. No one, especially me, knows the right words to say in this hour, but we have a Heavenly Father that promises to be with us and give a peace and comfort that cannot be explained. I pray that He will do that today.

Anya Crum

February 14, 2008

Jill and Stuckey family: I am so sorry for your loss. Gene was such a sweet soul. He always called me Annie, and every time he saw me, he would remind me of the awful glamour shot he had in his office of me. I imagine that he told everyone who asked that I was his girlfriend! I'll always remember his laughter and kindness and lively spirit. He knew just what to say to make you feel special.

To Jill, the Stuckey family, and all his many friends, my thoughts are with you during this time of grief. With love and sypathy, Anya Crum

McCracken Poston

February 14, 2008

Gene was a rare soul who helped me in my decade of political life, but whose friendship did not wane as my influence did. I got to know him even better in later years, and in a world full of self-professed Christians I can't think of a better example of one than Gene Stuckey. Our hearts go out to Jill, Talmadge, Gene's sisters, Joey and everyone else that loved Gene.

david +paulette blankenship

February 13, 2008

bro.gene a true friend in every way!!!who will truely be missed!!!our prayers go out for jill and all of the stuckey family!!! we know bro. gene is in the palm of god's glorious hand!!! with love

Charles Graves

February 12, 2008

Gene Stuckey was a gentleman in every respect, and a friend to all who knew him. Sara and I are deeply sorrowed by his passing and send our best to Jill and other members of his family.

Anna Brunelle

February 12, 2008

Jill, from the moment I met you and Gene at the first family Easter in Rhine I attended, you made me feel like I was really a part of the Stuckey family. I will never forget Gene, and how he made everyone feel around him, Love and Blessings, Anna

Cathy Stuckey Pippin

February 11, 2008

To The Stuckey Family,
We are praying for you all and we love you. May God BLESS You through this time. I'm sorry I could not get into Atlanta from New Orleans, but you are in my thoughts.
Love, The Pippin Family

Tim & Shirley Jones

February 11, 2008

Gene was a very special friend who will be missed. The world is just not the same without Gene.

Anita Hakes

February 11, 2008

Dear Jill:
We are so sorry for your loss of Gene. We just heard from Jay Wade. Gene was such a wonderul man and so much fun. We will miss him and are thinking of you. Love and hugs to you.
Anita and Jay Hakes

Kevin & Roxanne Kos

February 11, 2008

Dear Stuckey Family-
We are close friends of Brian and Kim Davis. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Bryant

February 11, 2008

Stuckey Family,

We're sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Ricky, Alice, Sandra, Tommy, Cheryl, Beth, Shandolyn, & Chris
USDA/Rural Development
Baxley Area Office
Baxley, GA

Janet Addison

February 11, 2008

Jill,
I am so sorry to hear about Gene. He was always special to me and the boys and Ryan. We will miss him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Anne Brienza

February 11, 2008

Jill,
I was so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. My prayers are with you.
Anne Brienza

Jimmy Carter

February 11, 2008

Gene was a great friend and one of my most valuable political supporters. He and Talmadge provided not only sound advice but recruited hundreds of others to help me become president. Gene was a key member of our Maranatha Baptist Church, and a great Christian citizen. Jimmy Carter

Kay Perkins

February 11, 2008

Jill,
I was so sorry to hear the sad news. Please know I am thinking of you. Kim and I had tried to get down there, but my work would not allow it. Let us know if you need anyhting. Your friends from Noble County,
Kay Perkins

Ginnie McConnell

February 10, 2008

Dear Jill and Family,
I received a message from David Osborne of the loss of your dear husband. I had the privilege of meeting him during the 75th Birthday Celebration for President Carter. Please accept my deepest expressions of sympathy as you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am thinking of you and hoping you'll find through faith and prayer the help everyone needs to make your loss less difficult.

Beth Hamilton

February 10, 2008

Jill,

I will always remember having great conversations with Gene at the family reunions. He and I had several things in common, particularly with our hearing loss. We exchanged hilarious stories with misunderstanding others. He was a great man with many experiences, insights in life, and an excellent sense of humor.

May God be with you in this time of grief.

Love, Beth & Rob

Helen Berisford Stewart

February 10, 2008

Jill,
So sorry to hear about the death of Gene. Dale Berisford informed me the sad news. I haven't seen you since you were a little girl, but I do have a picture of you when
all of you visited Colorado. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Warren Southerland Jr

February 10, 2008

Jill, Talmadge & Stuckey Family:
Gene has always been a special friend to Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home and especially my late Father- Warren Southerland Sr.
We are saddened by your loss and thankful for the confidence you have placed in SSFH.

Warren Southerland Jr & Staff SSFH

carol holt

February 10, 2008

hi, i'm sorry to hear of your loss.miss dorabell and mr john was our neighbor and friends for many years and are missed greatley as i know gene will be.we will keep you in our prayers .may god bless and keep you.[zan mcintyre is my daddy] carol holt and family

Missy and George Elder

February 10, 2008

We throughly enjoyed knowing Mr. Gene while he was buying our pinestraw. A man of many talents. If there is anything we can do on this end, please let us know.

Peter Banks

February 10, 2008

Deepest sympathy to the Stuckey family.

Tom Rule

February 9, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Eugene's death. I met him several times in my adventures with his nephew, Joey, and he was always warm, friendly, and generally full of mischief!

I am praying for all of you!

Carole & Ray Dabbs

February 9, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Hazel Mullis Giddens

February 9, 2008

Hello Friends,
We are so sorry to read this today! "Gene" was an old friend and I know he will be missed by everyone. Take care and hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Hazel Mullis Giddens

Thelma Brown

February 9, 2008

As a friend of Emma and Willie I would like to extend my prayers and sympathy to all the faamily. May God Bless.

Sharleen Williams

February 9, 2008

Jill, I have always considered Gene a very close, personal friend, no matter where I saw him, he would ask me about my daughter, Kayla, my mother, Nell, and always mention Rhine. My prayers are with you, and all the Stuckey family. May The Lord Bless You Good Today, Sharleen Williams

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