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Rufus Stuckey Obituary

STUCKEY, JR., Rufus BISHOPVILLE, SC - Rufus Dixon Dick Stuckey, Jr., husband of Kathryn Jones Stuckey, died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Columbia, he was a son of the late Rufus Dixon Stuckey, Sr. and the late Corolla Neeley Stuckey. Mr. Stuckey was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Bishopville and was a retired school teacher from Sumter County Schools. Survivors besides his wife include a daughter, Elizabeth Jeffers of Mint Hill, NC; two sons, William Bradbury of Washington, NC and Lee Bradbury of Kinston, NC; six grandchildren; a sister, Moye Harrison (David) of Fairfax, VA; a nephew, Edward L. Grimball, IV of Charleston; and a niece, Suzanne E. Harrison of Fairfax, VA. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn Bailey of Bishopville. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Bishopville, S.C. 29010. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Aug. 29, 2008.

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Wally & Sandy DesChamps

September 6, 2008

Kay -- My heart sank when I read of Dick's passing. We evacuated to Atlanta for Gustav and I am just learning this sad news. I have so many fond memories of my friendship with Dick from the church choir to mine and Sandy's wedding to "Annie," Patriot Hall's first show. Although he will be sorely missed by his many friends and admirers, I know our loss doesn't compare to yours. Please know you and your family are in mine and Sandy's thoughts and prayers.

Starr Ward

September 1, 2008

Dear Kay
I am so sorry to hear of Dick's death. It brings wonderful memories of sharing music during Symphony and Masterworks. We have missed the twinkle in his eyes and clear trumpet sounds!
Starr

Polly & Willis Woodham

August 30, 2008

Dear Kay, We are so sorry. He has been a very special friend --- especially to those of us who sang in the choir with him. He will be sorely missed. Love & God's richest blessings, Polly & Willis

Randy and Tammy Oswalt

August 29, 2008

We have lost a great man, a wonderful musical talent and a dear friend to us all. We will miss you.

Barbara Mooneyhan

August 29, 2008

Please accept our condolencenses at your loss of Dick. My Dad shares with me your sadness at this time. We remember fondly his musical talent - especially when your Mom would call on him at family reunions to lead us in a hymn.

Sincerely,
The Mooneyhan Family

Mike Clyburn

August 29, 2008

Dick will be greatlty missed by many people, especially us trumpet players.

Beverly Dickinson

August 29, 2008

Moye, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family there in the loss of your brother.

Beverly Groves Dickinson

Pat Wylie

August 29, 2008

Dick was a valued colleague and good friend. We have lost a true "gentle man". Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Pat and Nancy Wylie

Wendell Barnhill Pope

August 29, 2008

Please accept my sincere sympathy in Dick's death. I share your grief. wbp

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