David Bruce Stukins' Obituary
Decatur – David “Dave” Bruce Stukins, Sr., 58, of Decatur, passed away surrounded by his family on September 9, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
David was born August 28, 1956 in Decatur, Illinois to Orville John Stukins, Jr. and Marcie O’Laughlin. He married Stephanie Guffey on February 23, 1990 in Decatur, IL. He was a union roofer with local 92 for Craftmasters. He loved fishing, boating, playing the guitar, his children and grandchildren and was a father figure to all. His passion for Elvis Presley was passed down to his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Stukins of Decatur; six sons, Kenny Stukins of Peoria, Dave (Kinsee) Williams of Decatur, David (Elizabeth) Stukins, Jr, of Edmond, OK, Danny Stukins of Decatur, Stephen York of White Heath and J.D. McCoy of Cerro Gordo; three daughters, Christina (Chad) Reeder of Deland, Lynn York of Decatur and Karen Hermon of Lee Summit, MO; two brothers, Danny (Molly) Stukins of Decatur and Billy (Kathi) Wiggins of Decatur; one sister, Jennie (Bob) Hord of Decatur; twenty grandchildren and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Bill Wiggins and one sister Donna Stukins.
Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Dimondo, the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Louis University Hospital for all their care for Dave.
The family of David Bruce Stukins, Sr. is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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