John Lee Stucker, Jr., 66, of Kinston, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lee Stucker, Sr. and Rachel Valentine Stucker.

John was an electrician for 30+ years and a long time, faithful employee at Triple R Electric as a Project Manager. He was a devoted and faithful father and grandfather, Harley Davidson enthusiast, Earnhardt fanatic, Miller-Lite drinkin’, El Camino cruisin’, good-time man. John could fix anything and loved to tinker. He loved to tell and listen to a good story, and his laugh was contagious. Cooking for a crowd and “shaking a leg” were just a couple of many of his specialties. He valued loyalty, hard work, and love.

John is survived by his son, John Lee Stucker, III, of Kinston; daughter, Amie Elizabeth Stucker, of Goldsboro; grandsons, Josiah Tymere Sheppard and Jordan Sincere Sheppard, of Goldsboro, and stepson, Jason Eugene Smith, of Kinston.

John is survived by his long-time partner, Katharine Taylor Rouse, and children, William Travis Rouse and Katharine Olivia Rouse, all of Kinston. Their two dogs, Harley and Izzy, brought John much joy.

John is also survived by his sisters, Marilyn S. Mainwaring (Matthew) of Sims and Debra R. Viator (Robert) of Broussard, LA; special nieces and nephews, Casey, Nikki, Jessie John, Rachel, Robert, Robyn, and their families, and aunts, Laura Ann Walker (Kenny) of Kinston and Maude R. Arnold of Fuquay-Varina.

John’s friends meant the world to him. There are too many who are near and dear to his heart to name.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with visitation following.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to a charity of your choice.