James Eugene “Gene” Staggs, age 71, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Arkansas, retired millwright, and a member of VFW, American Legion, and Elks Lodge. Mr. Staggs served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert James and Ada Weaver Staggs; one sister, Peggy Kilburn; and four brothers, Ezra Brewer, Lester Brewer, Lonnie Brewer; and Elbert Brewer.
He is survived by
Two Sisters –
Nora Staggs, Ethridge, TN
Bonnie Brewer, Ethridge, TN
One Brother –
James E. “Poppa” Staggs, Ethridge, TN
Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Friday, April 24, 2015, with Thomas Mattox officiating. Interment will follow at Old Ethridge Cemetery in Ethridge, TN with full military honors. Family suggests memorials be made to Abigail’s Plan.
