Henry Ray Stacy

Henry Ray Stacy, age79, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Clinch Valley Medical Center on Friday, June 3, 2022, after a brief illness. Henry was born to the late Giles (Bud) and Gertrude (Sparks) Stacy on February 25, 1943, in Blackey, Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Clarence, Gary, and Willie Stacy; and sisters, Phyllis Stanford, Retha Ratliff, Eula Mae Evans, and Dorothy Stacy. He grew up in a close-knit coal mining community in Buchanan County as one of 12 brothers and sisters. Oh the adventures he had and stories those kids could tell! He learned to play guitar and sing like the country music outlaws of his young adulthood. Years later he’d play a few of those songs on his back porch in Paintlick after some coaxing, leaving his family with memories that will last a lifetime. Henry served with honor and dignity in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He received several service awards, including a Purple Heart. Following his time in the military, he eventually settled back in Southwest Virginia with his wife Sandra where they raised their two daughters. He worked hard for many years as an electrician in underground coal mines, as an independent truck driver, and as an asphalt plant operator and mix design technician. He could build everything he imagined and fix anything that was broken. Regardless of his vocation, he set an example of living with fortitude, grace, laughter, and most importantly kindness. He listened to his heart and helped others, just because it was the right thing to do. When he finally retired, he focused his time creating art in his backyard shop as a skilled self-trained metalworker, catching up on classic westerns, drinking a good cup of coffee, and tinkering on his old Dodge truck. He also enjoyed life as a proud, devoted Papaw to his granddaughter and four grandsons. He also loved and doted on his pets Rascal and Chester. Henry is survived by: His wife of nearly fifty years: Sandra (Mick) Stacy Daughters: Melissa (Jason) Boyd of Hurricane, West Virginia, and Heather (Shannon) Green of Abingdon, Virginia. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Alex Jasper Burrell; Ethan Henry, Zane Michael and Nash Jameson Boyd; and Raylan Aurelia Green. Surviving brothers: Bill (Lela) Stacy of Ohio; James (Kathy) Stacy of Hurley, Virginia; and Larry (Shelia) Stacy of Lebanon, Virginia. Sister, Shirley Hensley of Hurley, Virginia, a huge extended family, and close family friends Dr. Larry and Kathy Mitchell and their children’s families will miss him dearly. Funeral services for Henry Ray Stacy will be conducted Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Bill Breeding officiating. Interment will follow on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 1pm at the Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, Tennessee. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may visit from 5pm until 7pm on Monday evening prior to the funeral at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Henry Ray Stacy

February 25, 1943 - June 3, 2022