Robert Stubblefield

ROCK SPRING — Robert Austin Stubblefield passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at the age of 51. He worked with the Blue Bird Corporation for several years before the plant closed its doors, at which time he acquired his CDL license and HAZMAT license and took much pride in trucking over the years. He enjoyed cooking on the grill and sharing his creations with his family and friends. Robert was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; his paternal grandparents; his father, James “Stub” Stubblefield; his stepfather, Jack Ware; and nephew, Ethan Gerrells. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen Stubblefield, of Rock Spring; one son, James Lee Austin Stubblefield, of Rock Spring; daughter, Jeanna Danielle Stubblefield; grandson, Harley Austin Stubblefield, of Whitwell, Tenn.; mother, Sandy Ware; brother, Mike Stubblefield, of Pensacola, Fla.; sister, Jackie Gerrells, of Ringgold; stepmother, Sharon Stubblefield; stepsister, Angie (Jack) Winesbourgh; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Shane Craven officiating. Interment in LaFayette Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Jeremy Lowry, Kyle Steele, Brandon Steele, Chris Beard, Jacob Gerrells, and James Walton. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.