James Earl “Jim” Stuckey, age 82, passed away at his home in Nashville on Oct. 21, 2026.
Jim was born in Poyen, Ark., on March 1, 1944. He graduated from Fayetteville High School, where he excelled in tennis, winning two state championships. He went on to attend the University of Arkansas on a tennis scholarship and later graduated from Henderson State University.
Jim began his banking career as a bank examiner for the FDIC, where he served for 5 years. In 1974, after moving to Nashville, he began his tenure with First National Bank as Vice-President and loan officer. He later graduated from SMU School of Banking. Jim also served the community as a Rotarian for many years, including as president in 1981-82.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. A.D. and Merle Stuckey, and his brother Mike Stuckey.
Jim was a devoted husband to his wife, Anita, for 55 years and a loving father to his son, Ryan. He and Ryan shared many years of baseball and golf memories, and in more recent years, enjoyed morning visits over a cup of coffee. Jim will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Cremation services are under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.
You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com.
