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In Memory Of
Tommy Stutts
Mr. Thomas Edward “Tommy” Stutts, age 60, prominent citizen of Franklin and owner of Stutts Funeral Home passed away Friday June 7, 2019.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday June 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM from Glenloch Baptist Church with Neil Awbrey, Tate Gosdin, and Lynn Janney officiating. His body will lie in state at the church from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour.
A private interment service for the immediate family will follow at Heard County Memorial Gardens officiated by Brandon Brooks.
The family will accept guests Wednesday from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM and from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Heard County Middle School Gymnasium.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday June 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM from Glenloch Baptist Church with Neil Awbrey, Tate Gosdin, and Lynn Janney officiating. His body will lie in state at the church from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour.
A private interment service for the immediate family will follow at Heard County Memorial Gardens officiated by Brandon Brooks.
The family will accept guests Wednesday from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM and from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Heard County Middle School Gymnasium.
Tommy was born December 19, 1958 in Franklin to the late Thomas Lawton Stutts and Doris Esther Carter Stutts.
He was a graduate of Heard County High School (Class of 1977) where he played on the football team. After several years in the workforce he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a funeral director. He graduated from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in 1983. He was awarded the Scholastic Achievement Award and was a member of Pi Sigma Eta National Morticians Fraternity Theta Chapter.
After his father’s death in 1986 he operated the funeral home with his mother, Esther Stutts. The Stutts Family became known for their dedication to serving, as Tommy and Miss Esther called their neighbors, “Our People”. The love they showed the families of Heard County and the surrounding area was a comfort during their most dire times.
He treated every family the same, regardless of race or social background. For Tommy, everyone who had a loss in their family was someone in need of love and understanding.
In 1990 he married the love of his life, Ginger Gentry Stutts. In the following years came his daughters: first Elizabeth, then Katy. His girls were the most important people in his life. His family grew with Elizabeth’s marriage to Jeremy Gilbert, then the greatest blessing on October 13, 2018 with the birth of his granddaughter, Pruett Adeline Gilbert.
Tommy had always had a soft spot for children. If anyone came to the funeral home with a baby he was the first one to ask the parents for permission to hold them. He also nurtured and supported the children of Heard County by donating money to several student organizations. He became a mentor for many young people in the community. He affectionately called them his “young’uns”.
In recent years Tommy acquired a love of cooking. He became famous for putting a huge spread on the table, and he never wanted anyone to leave his house hungry. He also loved to go out to eat, and he always asked for a full pitcher of sweet tea to drink with his meal.
Although his first priority was the funeral home, Tommy was most at ease working outdoors in his overalls. He had his own grading business for many years and was in demand for clearing and moving dirt. Whether it was raising cows or running a tractor, he loved every minute he spent on the farm.
Tommy was one of the hardest working men around. He always stressed the need to, in his words, “make production”. When he worked, he liked to hum and whistle. It never was any specific tune, just something to make the time pass.
He was a member of Chattahoochee Lodge F. & A. M. #61, where he served as a mason for 38 years, including a term as Worshipful Master. He was also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Georgia Funeral Directors Association, the Heard County Cattleman’s Association, GA Farm Bureau, and a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Heard County.
Survivors include: two daughters: Elizabeth Gilbert (Jeremy) and Katy Stutts (Spencer Hannah); granddaughter, Pruett Adeline Gilbert; brother, Joseph Bledsoe (Gina); brother-in-law, Bobby Cothran; nieces and nephews: Whitney Smith (Casey), John Robert Cothran (Caroline), Hannah Bledsoe, Andrew Bledsoe, Sara Beth Bledsoe, and John Bledsoe; mother-in-law, Patricia Gentry; aunt, Laverne Cobb Martin; special friend, Angie Bradley; a young man he called his own, Will Googe; his Stutts Funeral Home family of employees; and beloved friends and family too numerous to count.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ginger Gentry Stutts, and his sister, Leesa Stutts Cothran.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to a scholarship established in Tommy’s name.
He was a graduate of Heard County High School (Class of 1977) where he played on the football team. After several years in the workforce he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a funeral director. He graduated from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in 1983. He was awarded the Scholastic Achievement Award and was a member of Pi Sigma Eta National Morticians Fraternity Theta Chapter.
After his father’s death in 1986 he operated the funeral home with his mother, Esther Stutts. The Stutts Family became known for their dedication to serving, as Tommy and Miss Esther called their neighbors, “Our People”. The love they showed the families of Heard County and the surrounding area was a comfort during their most dire times.
He treated every family the same, regardless of race or social background. For Tommy, everyone who had a loss in their family was someone in need of love and understanding.
In 1990 he married the love of his life, Ginger Gentry Stutts. In the following years came his daughters: first Elizabeth, then Katy. His girls were the most important people in his life. His family grew with Elizabeth’s marriage to Jeremy Gilbert, then the greatest blessing on October 13, 2018 with the birth of his granddaughter, Pruett Adeline Gilbert.
Tommy had always had a soft spot for children. If anyone came to the funeral home with a baby he was the first one to ask the parents for permission to hold them. He also nurtured and supported the children of Heard County by donating money to several student organizations. He became a mentor for many young people in the community. He affectionately called them his “young’uns”.
In recent years Tommy acquired a love of cooking. He became famous for putting a huge spread on the table, and he never wanted anyone to leave his house hungry. He also loved to go out to eat, and he always asked for a full pitcher of sweet tea to drink with his meal.
Although his first priority was the funeral home, Tommy was most at ease working outdoors in his overalls. He had his own grading business for many years and was in demand for clearing and moving dirt. Whether it was raising cows or running a tractor, he loved every minute he spent on the farm.
Tommy was one of the hardest working men around. He always stressed the need to, in his words, “make production”. When he worked, he liked to hum and whistle. It never was any specific tune, just something to make the time pass.
He was a member of Chattahoochee Lodge F. & A. M. #61, where he served as a mason for 38 years, including a term as Worshipful Master. He was also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Georgia Funeral Directors Association, the Heard County Cattleman’s Association, GA Farm Bureau, and a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Heard County.
Survivors include: two daughters: Elizabeth Gilbert (Jeremy) and Katy Stutts (Spencer Hannah); granddaughter, Pruett Adeline Gilbert; brother, Joseph Bledsoe (Gina); brother-in-law, Bobby Cothran; nieces and nephews: Whitney Smith (Casey), John Robert Cothran (Caroline), Hannah Bledsoe, Andrew Bledsoe, Sara Beth Bledsoe, and John Bledsoe; mother-in-law, Patricia Gentry; aunt, Laverne Cobb Martin; special friend, Angie Bradley; a young man he called his own, Will Googe; his Stutts Funeral Home family of employees; and beloved friends and family too numerous to count.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ginger Gentry Stutts, and his sister, Leesa Stutts Cothran.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to a scholarship established in Tommy’s name.
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Tommy Will Be Forever Missed!
May time bring the Stutts Family comfort and strength.
Sincerely, The Staff and Management of Stutts Funeral Home
Sincerely, The Staff and Management of Stutts Funeral Home
Tommy was a classmate of mine. Condolences to his family. May the Lord watch over his family during this time of grief...Jackie Clark jackson
Please accept my deepest condolences. So sorry to here about his passing. Sincerely, Loraine Crenshaw (Wellstar West Georgia Hospice).
Elizabeth and Katy, please know you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are heart broken, as you all are, to realize the tremendous loss of your Dad. Your family is very special to our family. While we are not able to be with you in person we are certainty there in spirit. Lean on your family and friends in this time of sorrow. Praying you will feel the power of our Lord as you walk down this sad path. He will see you thru. Hugs to you all.....Ellen Nowicki
Love and prayers to both of you Elizabeth and Katy. May you feel the strength of the Lord as multitudes are lifting you up to Him. No words can really tell how broken we are for your loss. I noticed where you are starting a scholarship fund in your father’s honor. I’m not surprised. You are following the great legacy of generosity of both your mom and dad. I know how proud they are of you. We are too. Love you.... The Callahans - Mark, Diana, Sean, Kaylie, Brent, Jordan, Riley and Garrett.
Tommy was loved by many. My prayers are with the family. God bless you.....Willis Nash
