J.W. Staggs

SIKESTON - J.W. Staggs, 63, died at 10:25 a.m. June 22, 2003, at his home.

Born March 11, 1940, in Collinwood, Tenn., son of the late Wilson and Mary Lou Fraley Staggs, he was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a veteran of the National Guard. Staggs had worked for Anchor Toys and Sears Delivery and Fencing before becoming a truck driver. He had been employed by Reliable Freight, Atlas Carriers, M&M Farm Lines and Emcal Trucking.

On March 24, 1990, in Charleston, he married Brenda J. Rapert who survives of the home.

Other survivors include: three sons and one daughter-in-law, Jerry Wayne Staggs of Fort Smith, Ark., Jeff and Lori Robey of Dover, Ark., and Shawn Staggs of Sikeston; one daughter, Tina Mills of Little Rock, Ark.; three brothers, Tommy Staggs, Willie Staggs and Danny Staggs of Sikeston; one sister, Marilyn Graham of Sikeston; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Jennifer Rapert of the home, whom he raised.

Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Emmanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Lemons, pastor, officiating.

Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery near Charleston.

Pallbearers will be: Mike Britton, Mike Richards, Glen Parks, Roger Ross, Larry Tucker and Jim Hovis.

Blanchard Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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