Everett Junior Stufflebeam
September 10, 1929 - October 17, 2018
Everett Junior Stufflebeam, 89, of Ottumwa, Iowa and formerly of Davis County, Iowa passed away on October 17, 2018 at Ridgewood Specialty Care in Ottumwa. He was born September 10, 1929 in Davis County, Iowa to Everett and Inez Benge Stufflebeam. He married Joanna R. Garmon on November 27, 1948 in Drakesville, Iowa. Joanna passed away on August 3, 2012. Junior served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Coolbaugh in the late 40’s. After leaving the service, he became a minister and spent his life traveling the United States and preaching. He retired in 2010. He is survived by a son, Bobby Stufflebeam of Plant City, Florida; daughter, Debra (James) Griffin of Harrisburg, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Kimberly Miller and Lewis Griffin of Arkansas, Amy Stufflebeam of Plant City, Florida; five great-grandchildren, Joanna Saunders and Sierra Graham of Harrisburg, Caleb Saunders of Paragould, Arkansas, Kyle and Erica Stufflebeam of Plant City, Florida; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister, Alma Lanferman of Bloomfield; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two brothers, Wilbur and Milo Stufflebeam; and a sister, Bea Sleeth. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastors Carl Sensabaugh and Jerry Lanferman officiating. Burial will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. Military rites will be performed by Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. No memorial has been established.
Everett Junior Stufflebeam, 89, of Ottumwa, Iowa and formerly of Davis County, Iowa passed away on October 17, 2018 at Ridgewood Specialty Care in Ottumwa. He was born September 10, 1929 in Davis County, Iowa to Everett and Inez Benge Stufflebeam.... View Obituary & Service Information