John Shely Stacy

1962—2022

John Shely Stacy, age 60, of Paintsville, formerly of Martin County, passed away Nov. 10, 2022 at Highlands Appalachian Regional Hospital.

He was born June 8, 1962 in Lawrence County to the late Cecil and Vina Jude Stacy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Glendine Stacy and Easter Staton, and two brothers, Lacy Stacy and David Eugene Stacy.

He is survived by his wife, Della Vanhoose; six brothers, George Stacy, Jeff Stacy, James Stacy, Danny Stacy, Billy Stacy and Jeffery Stacy; and two sisters, Lillie Reed and Bobbie McCoy. He is also survived by his good friend, David Slone, who was the same as a brother to him, and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 at the Buck Branch United Baptist Church with Buddy Stacy and Elijah Collins officiating. Burial was at the Stacy/Maynard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral costs. Arrangements were under the direction of the Crum Funeral Home of Inez.