George Walter Stubbs

George Walter Stubbs of Trumann departed this life Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 6 days. He was born Friday, Oct. 16, 1953, in Greenwood, Miss., to the late Billy Gene and Daphne Jean Ussery Stubbs. George was a hard working, honest, and loyal man that everyone looked up to and always sought his advise. He loved family and was happiest spending time being “Pop” and playing with his grandkids. George was the warehouse manager for Dixie Gin and Warehouse and was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by one brother, Davis Stubbs, one nephew, Cliff Stubbs, and his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary E. Stephen Stubbs of the home; three daughters, Amanda (Charles) Williams of Franklin, Tenn., April Clayton of Little Rock and Anna (Michael) Vinson of Jonesboro; two brothers, Billy Gene (Cheryl) Stubbs, Jr. of Coila, Miss., and John (Diane) Stubbs of Clarksdale, Miss.; one sister, Sally Rowe of Coila, Miss.; and four grandchildren, Charles Williams, Callen Williams, Emrey Vinson and Evelyn Vinson.

Graveside services were Nov. 29 at Oddfellow West Cemetery in Greenwood, Miss., with Larry Edwards officiating under the direction of Wilson Knight Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Gene Stubbs, Joseph Rowe, Michael Vinson, Charles Williams, Hays Stubbs, Sean Stubbs, Stephen Groves, and Cameron Stubbs. Honorary pallbearer was Quentin Stubbs. In compliance with COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing was required along with face masks.

An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.