J.L. Stuckey

J. L. Stuckey, 96, of Sheridan, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 15, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lorena Stuckey, his daughter and son-in-law Janet and D. J. Wallace, of Sheridan, grandson and wife, Brian and Alisha Wallace, great-grandchildren Shawn Wallace and Kalynn Wallace, all of Van Buren. Mr. Stuckey was a lifelong resident of Grant County, born in the Sweet Home community, Feb. 15, 1921, to Bennie and Arthur Stuckey. Retired from W. S. Fox and Sons Lumber Company, he was a veteran of World War II, and a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Gardens Chapel with Bro. Shawn Hill officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be D. J. Wallace, Tim Stuckey, Tony Stuckey, Jeremy Stuckey, Max Smith, and Al Mangrum. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Ashley, Brian Wallace, and Shawn Wallace. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Music Ministry, 402 West Center St. Sheridan, AR 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.