James Stuckey

James William Stuckey, 88 of Ponder, Texas formerly of Benton, Missouri died Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home. He was born May 4, 1931 in Commerce, Missouri to Clarence Stewart and Violet Shay Riggs Stuckey. He married Ruth Ellen James on December 29, 1954 in Benton, Missouri and she preceded him in death on January 17, 2012.

James was a Avionics Aircraft Crew Chief Mechanic for American Airlines. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Korean conflict.

He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Smart and Connie Stuckey; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Jimmy; two great grandchildren, Preston and Bennet and two brothers, John and Paul Stuckey.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday at the Amick-Burnett Chapel in Benton.

Funeral service will be at 7:00 pm on Thursday at the chapel with Rev. Ed Stoner officiating.

Graveside service will be at noon on Friday at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full military honors.