JAMES ‘JIM’ F. STUCKEY

EASLEY — James “Jim” Fountain Stuckey, widower of Barbara Folger Ballentine Stuckey, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, one month shy of his 99th birthday, having the sure confidence in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born on Feb. 10, 1927, he was the son of the late Carson Cleon Stuckey and the late Mary Allene Hanna Stuckey.

Upon graduation from Hartsville High School in 1944, he enlisted in the Army and was discharged when his training program was cancelled. Almost immediately he enlisted in the Navy, trained to be a Navy Pilot, and served for two years. As a veteran, he attended the University of South Carolina before ultimately attending and graduating from Clemson Agricultural College June 1951 with a degree in electrical engineering. Prioritizing family life and his love for Barbara, he chose to work in his father-in-law’s business, Ballentine Hardware, ultimately becoming its owner.

In the progression of years, he was involved in many community groups: He was a director and president of the Chamber of Commerce. He was the first president of the Easley Men’s Garden Club.

He was a president of Alice Elementary School PTA. He was a chairman of the board of Deacons of Easley Presbyterian Church.

He was vice president of the Downtown Easley Association. He was a member of the Pickens County Beautification Committee.

He was a chairman of the Easley Civil Service Commission for Housing and Urban Development. He was vice president and secretary of the Easley Housing Authority. In 1974-75, he was honored by the Easley Exchange Club as Citizen of the Year. And, with other downtown Easley businessmen, he helped with the formation of Old Market Square in Easley.

In the early 1980’s Jim and Barbara were able to purchase a wonderful little mountain house in Cedar Mountain, N.C. This became a wonderful retreat for their family and friends. It was also where Jim could use his various skills to enlarge the porch, build a large custom picnic table, make a swing, and clear out underbrush for “fairy trails.” During Covid, this house served as their retreat and our family gathering spot! By the year 2000, Jim decided to retire and close the hardware store. In 2015, they moved to the Foothills Retirement Community and enjoyed the activities and the company of other retirees. Jim particularly enjoyed the exercise program and the men’s “Copacetic Group” meetings on Wednesdays.

Jim’s choice at 24 years of age, back in 1951 to remain in the hardware business allowed him to pursue and fulfill his personal enjoyments, whether gardening or building and fixing things. He enjoyed a yearly vegetable garden, a prolific rose garden, and a greenhouse filled with orchids. He and Barbara enjoyed relaxing on their back porch and watching their peaceful goldfish pond.

When not gardening or spending time with Barbara, he was busy using his skills to craft anything from wood, including: clocks, shelves, turntables, school projects, children’s toys, games, picture frames and musical instruments, among other things.

Jim or “Granddaddy” is missed and survived by a large family and special friends. He was a loving and devoted Father to two sons, James “Jim” Ballentine Stuckey Sr. who resides in Easley with his wife Nannette (Nan); and William “Bill” Carson Stuckey, who lives in Hendersonville, N.C. with his wife Catherine (Cathy). As grandfather and great-grandfather, he engaged in many activities with his 12 grandchildren; JB (Kelli), Frank, Alicia (Jason), Carson (Paige), Jarrett (deceased) (Kasey), Christina (Jesse), Julianna (Richard), Katie, Margaret (Mark), Will (Emily), Alex and Benjamin (Caitlyn); and also to 24 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Caroline, Wyatt, Kaylee, Jace, Nadia, Cooper, Mila, Aria, Tatum, Asher, Ellie, Iain, Jude, Isaac, Mark, Paul, Jane, Ivy, Malachi, Samantha, Joanna, James and Avenlea. As “Uncle Jim” he maintained strong, unbroken relationships with his remaining nieces and nephews; Rhett, Melissa, Ted, Lucy Allene, Frank, Rena, Lucy, Chandler and Becky.

He will also be missed by special friends including, Judy Bonham, Julie Jameson and Eddie Welmaker.

As per his wishes, his family and friends will gather at his graveside in Greenlawn Memorial Park Easley on Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. to honor, celebrate, and remember his “Wonderful!” life.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Faith Memorial Chapel at Cedar Mountain,
N.C., Easley Presbyterian Church building projects, or to the Foothills Retirement Community “ Barbara Stuckey Memorial Fund for Vespers Music”.

Please visit robinsonfuneralhomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown Easley.

GARY RONALD HUNTER

EASLEY — Gary Ronald Hunter, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

Born on July 24, 1944, Ronnie was the son of the late Roy Wesley and Eulah Porter Hunter.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Smith Hunter of Easley; sons, Jeff Hunter (Julie) of Pickens and Tim Hunter (Kathy) of Easley; grandchildren, Eric Hunter, Heather Mejia, Erin Jones, Anna Reece and Kelly Hunter; 11 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Geraldine Black, Maxine Hunter, Jim Hunter and Judy Bagwell, all of Easley.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hunter was predeceased by his brother, Bob Hunter of Boise, Idaho.

No services are planned at this time.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Hunter family.

GARY RONALD HUNTER

EASLEY — Gary Ronald Hunter, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

Born on July 24, 1944, Ronnie was the son of the late Roy Wesley and Eulah Porter Hunter.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Smith Hunter of Easley; sons, Jeff Hunter (Julie) of Pickens and Tim Hunter (Kathy) of Easley; grandchildren, Eric Hunter, Heather Mejia, Erin Jones, Anna Reece and Kelly Hunter; 11 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Geraldine Black, Maxine Hunter, Jim Hunter and Judy Bagwell, all of Easley.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hunter was predeceased by his brother, Bob Hunter of Boise, Idaho.

No services are planned at this time. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Hunter family.