Robert Austin Stubblefield of Rock Spring passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at the age of 51.
He worked with the Blue Bird Corporation for several years before the plant closed its doors, at which time he acquired his CDL license and HAZMAT license and took much pride in trucking over the years. He enjoyed cooking on the grill and sharing his creations with his family and friends. Robert was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; his paternal grandparents; his father, James “Stub” Stubblefield; his stepfather, Jack Ware; and nephew, Ethan Gerrells.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen Stubblefield of Rock Spring; one son, James Lee Austin Stubblefield of Rock Spring; daughter, Jeanna Danielle Stubblefield; grandson, Harley Austin Stubblefield of Whitwell, Tenn.; mother, Sandy Ware; brother, Mike Stubblefield of Pensacola, Fla.; sister, Jackie Gerrells of Ringgold; stepmother, Sharon Stubblefield; stepsister, Angie (Jack) Winesbourgh; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Shane Craven officiating. Interment will be in LaFayette Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers are Jeremy Lowry, Kyle Steele, Brandon Steele, Chris Beard, Jacob Gerrells, and James Walton.
Visitation is from 6–8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.