August 30, 1937 – March 27, 2018
Francis Eugene “Gene” Stuckey, 80, passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Bucyrus, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018.
Born August 30, 1937 in Muncie he was the son of the late Dan and Martha (Heather) Stuckey. He was a graduate of Carmel High School. Gene was a lifelong farmer. For over 40 years, he was the owner and operator of Stuckey Farms located near Sheridan on the Boone / Hamilton County line. Between his vegetable plots, the wonderfully kept orchard and the farm market, he provided a much needed and appreciated service to the residents of Sheridan and the surrounding communities by providing them with farm fresh produce, year after year, without fail. Helping and caring for others was a guiding principle throughout his life.
During the 80s and 90s, Gene worked on multiple short term mission trips with CSI, building homes and schools. He attended Heartland Church. Gene is survived by the love of his life, Rosalyn Ann (Shoemaker) Stuckey. She and Gene were married on January 8, 1961. He is also survived by his two sons, Steven E. Stuckey (Diana), Sheridan; and Kent A. Stuckey (Laura), Bucyrus, Ohio; six grandchildren, Ben Stuckey, Zach Stuckey (Kelsey) and Ethan Stuckey (Hanna), all of Bucyrus, Ohio; Alicia Stuckey, Noblesville; Kristie Stuckey, Fairfax, Iowa; and Heather Correll (Travis), Sheridan; two great granddaughters, Waylynn Stuckey and Mayla Stuckey; one great-grandson, Haydin Correll; one great-grandchild on the way; and by his sister, Elanor Moffitt, Carmel.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 3018 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Mts. Runn Cemetery in rural Boone County. Pastor Bill Salsbery and Bill Ashpaugh, Gene’s good friend in Christ, will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please contribute to Heartland Ministries Church, 3611 State Road 19, Sharpsville, IN 46068.
Arrangements
Calling: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 30
Service: 2 p.m., March 30
Location: Kercheval Funeral Home
Condolences: kerchevalfuneralhome.com