Johnny Stacy
1939—2023

Johnny Stacy, age 83, of Inez, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 22, 2023, in Prestonsburg, in the presence of loved ones.

He was born Dec. 15, 1939, on Wolf Creek to the late Charlie and Florence Stacy.

Johnny retired as a mechanic from Crum Motors Sales Ford Dealership and was known for being able to fix almost anything, from your car to your appliance. He loved a good trade, being in the hills, sitting on the porch swing, and crafting a good tale. How much of it was true depended on the tale he was telling and which time he was telling it. A Baptist preacher, he was a devoted Christian who was a member and former assistant pastor of Bethel United Baptist Church.

He is survived by two children, Charles Franklin (Renea) Stacy and Kathy Nichols; 10 grandchildren, Tiffany (Chauncey) Fannin, Richard Nichols Jr., Leonard A. Preston Jr., Samuel Preston, Pauline (Fred) Dietrich, April Notestone, Sarah (Connor) Wiget, Shaq Stacy and McCade Osborne; six great-grandchildren, Kane and Karoline Fannin, Kolton Nichols, and Megan, Preston, and Christopher Dietrich; siblings Archie (Alice) Stacy, Nancy Stacy, Doug Stacy and Jim Stacy; special friend Gertie Cox; son-in-law Ricky Nichols; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Stacy; daughter, Mary Margaret Preston; grandchildren, Hope Bowen, Jessie Stacy and Steven Preston; brothers, Robert Stacy and Ben Stacy; and sisters, Perlie Reed, Amy Jane Turner, Outa Stacy and Mary Moore.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in the chapel of the Crum Funeral Home, with burial at the Cox Family Cemetery in Inez. Buddy Stacy officiated.

Johnny will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, especially those who loved him dearest.