John M. Stuckey, Jr.

John M. Stuckey Jr. August 9th,1939 - May 30th, 2025 John M. Stuckey Jr, 85, passed away peacefully at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville, GA. Stuckey was born on August 9th, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University, where he obtained a degree in American history, and then obtained his Law Degree from George Washington University. He then went into the Army in 1963 as an Intelligence Officer and was stationed at the Pentagon. After he was discharged from the U.S. Army, Stuckey served as a Political Liaison to Nixon during his Campaign with the assistance of his friend, U.S. Senator William Brock. In 1970, he became Chief of Staff for Senator Brock in Tennessee. Shortly after, he made the transition to Newnan, Georgia, where he and his wife Sandra Stuckey purchased a home with land, and shortly after, it was named Roanoke Farm. Stuckey then decided to go into Private Law Practice. In 1987, Stuckey was elected as Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, where he was Chairman through 1989. he remained practicing law throughout this time. Stuckey remained in politics and assisted future candidates with their campaigns, and hosted political rallies at the Farm. He thoroughly enjoyed being in his library, surrounded by his books and reading into history and applying his knowledge where he could. If you knew John, then you knew that he loved LSU football, baseball, history, and politics. John loved to eat out and converse; If you were lucky enough to get a call to meet him out for lunch, then you knew you were in for a treat. Stuckey loved his grandkids more than anything in this world, and was known to them as Da. Stuckey is leaving behind his lovely wife, Sandra R. Stuckey; son, John Ward Stuckey and wife, Melissa Stuckey; daughter, Aaron Stuckey Hill and husband, Jason; grandsons, William Ward Stuckey and Duke Hill; granddaughters, Abby Flannery and Saylor Hill. The Stuckey Family expresses extreme appreciation to everyone at the Georgia War Veterans Home who cared for him for the last 4 years, and recently was under the care of Family Hospice, also in Milledgeville. The Stuckey Family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Georgia War Veterans Home 2249 Vinson Hwy Milledgeville, GA 31061 The Family will be hosting a Private Celebration of Life for Stuckey. Da, you will be deeply missed but always remembered. We love you! Geaux Tigers.......... Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

John M. Stuckey, Jr.

August 9, 1939 - May 30, 2025