Gary Stubblefield

(From Parker Mortuary)

Gary Douglas Stubblefield, age 61 of Carl Junction, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Mercy Hospital following a sudden illness. 

Gary was born November 5, 1961 to Paul E. Stubblefield and Virginia Cramer at Jane Chinn Hospital in Webb City, Missouri. He graduated in 1980 at Joplin Senior High and has lived and served in this Carl Junction area most of his life.








Gary was dedicated to serving others and that was noticeable in the fact that he was so involved in many community clubs and organizations, past President of the Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce, Carl Junction Senior Citizens, Lions Club of Carl Junction, NALA of Joplin, LaFayette House, Spiva Arts, Joplin Metro Credit Union and many others. 

Gary was a gifted salesman. He had the ability to sell you a heater on the hottest day of Summer. The gift of loving people and the ability to close the deal, made him a great Realtor for Keller Williams in Joplin. Gary attended New Hope Church in Carl Junction where he always greeted you with a hug and a smile.

Gary is survived by his mother, Virginia Stepp of Joplin; a very close nephew, Jeremy Kelley; great niece and nephew, Diana Kelley and Kevin Kelley, all of Joplin; many extended family and cherished friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Paul; sister, Diana Kelley; grandparents and a special aunt, Vickie Bell.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 18th at 1:00 p.m. at the Carl Junction Middle School Auditorium. Family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. up to service time. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to either LaFayette House of Joplin, Carl Junction Police “Shop with a Cop” or “Hope For You” Breast Cancer Foundation, all in care of the mortuary.

Cremation arrangements are under the personal care of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.