James Larkin Stallings

JAMES L. STALLINGS
POSEYVILLE, INDIANA
James Larkin Stallings, age 94, died in Carrboro, North Carolina on July 30, 2025. Jim was born in Posey Co., Indiana. Jim graduated from Poseyville-Robb Township School in 1948 and earned a B.S. and an M.S. degree at Purdue University and a PhD. at Michigan State University. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War as an officer in the U.S. Army. Jim taught Economics at several universities and retired from Auburn University in 1989. In addition, he worked at the Bureau of the Census for several years and worked on economic development projects for the State Department in several countries in Africa before and after retirement.
He was active in several community organizations, Alabama Lions Club and Boy Scouts in Auburn, Alabama, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Chapel Hill, N.C., and Sons of the American Revolution in Hillsborough, N.C.
Jim was married to the late Evelyn Guard from 1952 until her death in 2024. He is survived by his three children, Julia Stallings Key (T. Scott), Carla Stallings Harrison, and Paul Robert Stallings (Lisa) and three grandchildren, Thomas Stallings Key (Melissa), Pamela Key Bishop (Christopher), and Catherine Stallings as well as six great-grandchildren, Nicholas Key, T. Samuel Key, Alexander Key, Sophia Bishop, Faith Bishop, and Barrett Bishop.
The family is extremely grateful for the care provided by Charisse Downey and Shirley Edwards.
Private family services and burial was in Stewartsville Cemetery in Stewartsville, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Stewartsville Cemetery, c/o Deb Briggler, 9926 Story Street, Poseyville, Indiana 47633.