Mr. Stacy was the first born of John Woodard Stacy and Lucy Broiles Stacy, both of Coffee County, Tennessee. He joined the Air Force during the Korean War where he fell in love with airplanes. He travelled the world flying reconnaissance missions as a flight engineer. After an honorable discharge in 1955, Mr. Stacy returned to Tennessee to marry. The newlyweds moved to Alabama where he began employment with Hayes Aircraft. In 1958, Mr. Stacy began employment with Eastern Airlines in Miami, Florida. After assignments in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Atlanta, Mr. Stacy retired in 1991. He then went on to retire from Northwest Airlines and after 19 more years he retired from Cronic Automotive, in Griffin.
Mr. Stacy travelled to many airplane and car shows. He also restored several cars and was an active member of a local motorcycle club, the Southside Riders. His interest in football began with the Miami Dolphins in the 1970’s, but nothing compared to his love of Nascar. He knew every driver’s name and number and on whose team they raced.
Mr. Stacy was a gentle, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. His sweet, quiet nature endeared him to many friends and family. A true gentleman, John Stacy was adored. He will be greatly missed.
Mr. Stacy is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy Stacy; his children, Tanya Moore, her husband Randy, and Nydia Bors and her husband Bill; grandchildren, Tyson, Courtlynd, Reece, Grace, and Blair; great grandchildren, Macie, Callie, Benji, Elsie, Hazel, Maverick, Logan, and Lachlan; sister, Bonnie Evans; twin brothers, Ronald Stacy and Donald Stacy.
A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank Eternal Hope Hospice and their employees as well as Moody-Daniel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider making a donation to the Alzheimers Association nearest you, or at https://www.alz.org.
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