Chris Stakely

Chris Stakely obituary, Tellico Plains, TN

Chris Stakely

Chris Stakely Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Inc. - Madisonville on Apr. 14, 2025.
With heavy hearts we announce that Chris (Bubba, Festus, Shank) Stakely, age 52, of Madisonville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was a master carpenter. He loved hunting and playing with his little angel, Ericka.
Preceded in death by grandparents, William and Rossie Stakely, Fred and Cubilee Summey, step-sister, Felicia Moses, step-brother, Shaun Moses, step-son, Eric Summey.
Survivors, father and step-mother, Wesley and Jana Stakely, mother, Wanda Stakely, brothers and sisters-in-law, Andy and Magon Stakely, of Kingston, Wesley F. and Shea Stakely, of Alaska, Daniel Stakely, Casey Stakely, Logan Stakely, Lacey and Katie Stakely, all of Madisonville, Matt Stakely, Dylan Stakely, both of Vonore, life partner of 29 years, Christy Palmiter, step-daughter, Ashlie Summey, grandchildren, Brandon Lavine and Landon Lavine, special angel, Ericka Lavine all of Madisonville, several special cousins, aunts and uncles.
Funeral 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Jason Huggins officiating. Interment 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, Sunset Cemetery, Rev. Jim Stakely officiating. Family will receive friends 5-7:00 P.M. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.
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