John Stribling Obituary

John Stribling MT. PLEASANT - John Douglas Stribling, 80, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Patricia Zeagler Stribling entered into eternal rest Thursday, June 12, 2025 surrounded by his family. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 20, 2025 in All Saints Lutheran Church, 2107 N Highway 17, Mt. Pleasant, at 10:00 am, followed by inurnment in the All Saints Memorial Prayer Garden Columbarium. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in the All Saints Lutheran Church Parish Life Center from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. John was born September 29, 1944 in Drew, Mississippi, son of the late Tom Weston Stribling and Geneva Wilson Stribling. He was a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School and the University of South Carolina, where he earned a degree in Business Administration in 1967. He proudly served his country in the South Carolina National Guard and ended his military career as a Second Lieutenant before launching a long and dedicated career as an agent for the Internal Revenue Service for over 30 years. He was an active member and leader in All Saints Lutheran Church for many years, serving as head usher and member of the Finance Team. He was a lifelong die hard Carolina Gamecock fan and a gifted athlete. He was a long time member of Snee Farm Country Club, where he was well known by many for his love of golf and tennis. When it came to sports, his prize accomplishment was winning a golf tournament by shooting a 66 with an injured right hand. But John was most proud of his role as Granddaddy to his precious grandchildren and that is where he truly excelled. John is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Pat; his son, Kevin Stribling (Elizabeth) of James Island, SC; his stepsons, Greg Hutto (Renee') of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Jeff Hutto (Jessica) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; six grandchildren, Isla, Julianne, Sam, Jake, Wilson (Grant), and Emily Anna; two great-grandchildren, Wakelee and Goldie Ann; his brother, Charles Fredrick (Freddy) Stribling of Johnston, SC; his sister, Jane Stribling Cox of Chapin, SC; and many loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Thomas Stribling, Boyd Stribling, Bobby Joe Stribling and granddaughter, Mary Katherine (Katie) Hutto. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice of the Lowcountry, 1885 Rifle Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 in lieu of flowers. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.