Eddie Stacy died peacefully at his home on November 10th, 2022 at the age of 76. Born Clark Edward Stacy on Aug. 14th, 1946 to Clark "Cotton" & Ruby (Thomure) Stacy. He married Barbara Pirtle on Nov. 26, 1966. Their marriage of nearly 56 years blessed them with three children: Buffi (Seeno) Ayyagari of Farmington, Stephen (Anna) Stacy of St. Louis and Matthew (Shelley) Stacy of Fredericktown, 8 grandchildren: Asha, Caleb, Ashley, Dave, Christian, Skylar, Sera, Sofia and two great grandchildren Oliver & Theodore.
Survived by his wife Barbara, children, 7 grandchildren, & sister, Sharon (Michael) Mell & several nieces & nephews. Proceeding him in death are his parents, sister Carol (Cecil) Bollinger, brother Chuck "Francis" Thomure and grandson, Christian Ayyagari.
During his early years Eddie operated his own salon and later explored other career paths such as managing local bakeries, cake decorating and continuing his education. While obtaining his degree from Southeast State University to become an educator he was recognized with Buffi as being the first father daughter team to graduate together. He retired from teaching after 14 years making many great memories along the way.
In retirement he enjoyed gardening, baking, crafts, watching wildlife & car rides with his wife. Most important to him was quality time spent with his family & grandchildren. Eddie was a member of Crossroads First Church of God.