Jeffery Edward Stucker

Jeffery "Jeff" Edward Stucker was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Jeffery will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

He was the son of James and Marilyn Stucker. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana

Jeffery was raised with two sisters Pam and Jill and one brother, Mike. Jeffery was usually involved in all sorts of activities with his siblings. He and his siblings shared many life experiences over the years.

A typical teenager, Jeffery had a fairly happy high school experience, making that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. He graduated from Lake Highlands High School in 1975. He enjoyed some classes more than others, having favorite subjects and teachers.

Jeffery enjoyed his college years, which may have been a challenge with all of the academics, responsibilities, and the sudden freedom that accompanied them, but Jeffery was able to manage the balancing act. He earned his B.S. In Engineering from Texas A&M University (1979) and also completed an Executive Management Program at Harvard Business School in 1997.

Jeffery was married to Kim Stucker for 22 years.

Jeffery worked hard to be a good father to his children and he did his best to fulfill their needs. Jeffery was blessed with two step-sons Brian and Jason.

Fortunately, Jeffery enjoyed what he did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Jeffery worked diligently and did his best to succeed in his career. Jeff proved himself to be a strong asset in business during the 36 years he worked in the Commercial Construction Industry, primarily in management roles in business development. One of Jeff’s greatest strengths was fostering strong client relationships initially with Dal-Mac Construction (’80-’99); then continuing with Byrne Construction Services (’99-’13); completing his tenure with Ridgemont Commercial Construction (’13-present).

Jeffery enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. Jeff was passionate about The Fighting Texas Aggies (Gig’em!); hunting/shooting sports; George Strait and “Real” country music; compiling his favorite playlists and spending time with family and friends (preferably while eating at Herrera’s). He was content to enjoy his favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Jeffery was a man who took pride in upholding his beliefs. So it is little wonder that he took an active role in his community, In the community, Jeff helped organize and lead philanthropic projects to build homes for lower income families (“Hearts and Hammers”), which he was involved with the very day of his passing.

Jeffery passed away on September 17, 2016 in Grapevine, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kim of Colleyville; his stepson, Brian Estes of Lubbock; his stepson and his wife, Jason and Maggie Estes of Ft. Worth; his mother, Marilyn Stucker of Dallas; his sister and her husband, Pam and Steve Bertone of Houston; his brother and his wife, Mike and Debbie Stucker of California; his sister, Jill Stucker of Dallas; and many, many dear friends and fellow Aggies. A Memorial Service was held at White's Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas. Jeffery was inurned at White's Chapel Columbarium and Memorial Garden.

Jeff was a loyal, driven, dependable and prepared man. By example, he raised the bar for his family and for those with whom he worked and shared his personal life. He will be greatly missed by a commandingly impressive number of friends and family.

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Jeffery “Jeff” Edward Stucker, 60, of Colleyville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 17, 2016 at his home.

A Memorial service to celebrate Jeff’s life is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2pm at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas. Private inurnment ceremony will be at White’s Chapel Columbarium and Memorial Garden.

Jeff was born on September 2, 1956, in Shreveport, LA, to James and Marilyn Stucker; graduated from Lake Highlands H.S. (1975); earned a B.S. in Engineering from Texas A&M University (1979) and also completed an Executive Management Program at Harvard Business School in 1997.

Jeff proved himself to be a strong asset in business during the 36 years he worked in the Commercial Construction Industry, primarily in management roles in business development. One of Jeff’s greatest strengths was fostering strong client relationships initially with Dal-Mac Construction (’80-’99); then continuing with Byrne Construction Services (’99-’13); completing his tenure with Ridgemont Commercial Construction (’13-present).

In the community, Jeff helped organize and lead philanthropic projects to build homes for lower income families (“Hearts and Hammers”), which he was involved with the very day of his passing.

Jeff was passionate about The Fighting Texas Aggies (Gig’em!); hunting/shooting sports; George Strait and “Real” country music; compiling his favorite playlists and spending time with family and friends (preferably while eating at Herrera’s).

Jeff was a loyal, driven, dependable and prepared man. By example, he raised the bar for his family and for those with whom he worked and shared his personal life. He will be greatly missed by a commandingly impressive number of friends and family.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kim of Colleyville; his stepson, Brian Estes of Lubbock; his stepson and his wife, Jason and Maggie Estes of Ft. Worth; his mother, Marilyn Stucker of Dallas; his sister and her husband, Pam and Steve Bertone of Houston; his brother and his wife, Mike and Debbie Stucker of California; his sister, Jill Stucker of Dallas; and many, many dear friends and fellow Aggies.

The family suggests memorials be made to The Texas A&M Foundation, in lieu of flowers.

The Texas A&M Foundation

401 George Bush Dr.

College Station, TX 77840

www.TXAMFoundation.com