Mr. Brooks Ryan Stuckey Sr.

Brooks Ryan Stuckey, Sr., husband of Emily Walden Stuckey for 45 years, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1954, in Sumter, SC, to his beloved parents, William Hamer and Charlotte Ryan Stuckey. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his sons, Brooks Ryan, Jr (Aly) and Marshall Walden (Kathryn) and his most precious grandchildren who called him Granddaddy: James Payne, George Salter and Charlotte Wright Stuckey. He is also survived by his cherished older brother Bill (Sue) and many dear cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Brooks was raised in Bishopville, which he always considered his home. His love for the town and people of Bishopville never faltered. His many friendships there lasted his entire life. Over the past several months, these friends’ calls and encouragement kept his spirits lifted. Brooks was a graduate of Presbyterian College and a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He cherished the lifelong friendships from his college days. Brooks retired from Farm Bureau Insurance after a successful career as an Agency Manager in Lee, Sumter, and Clarendon counties. What made the job special was meeting and serving the people he met throughout his career. A lifelong member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Brooks faithfully served the church in many capacities. He especially enjoyed teaching the Men’s Bible Class. His faith in the Lord was a pillar of his life. After moving to Columbia, he was active at Shandon Methodist United Church, where he made many new friends. A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 2 o'clock on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Denise Seymour officiating. The burial will be held immediately following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home in Bishopville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, PO Box 167, Bishopville, SC 29010. Serving as pallbearers will be Gus Brinson, Steve Laney, Sloan Mimms, Rae McDaniel, Mac McKeithan, and Tom Ryan. Brooks will be remembered as a humble and caring man. “Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me. You who are weary, come home. Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner come home.” Brooks is finally home!

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Mr. Brooks Ryan Stuckey Sr.

March 23, 1954 - March 13, 2024