Stacy Carter Ouzts Jr.

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, Stacy Carter Ouzts, Jr., age 81, of Irmo, South Carolina, on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He has quickly reunited with his beloved sweetheart, Corinne, who preceded him in death nine days prior. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Stacy was a quiet but steadfast presence in the lives of many.

Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Stacy was the eldest of five children—one brother and three sisters. From a young age, he learned responsibility, delivering newspapers and selling his uncle’s watermelons around the neighborhood in a wagon. His father taught him to serve his family, and his siblings often sought his counsel throughout their lives. He looked out for his sisters, ensuring they always returned home safely, even as adults. His mother was especially protective of him, as Stacy wore glasses from an early age. His younger (but bigger) brother, David, was his partner in countless adventures, many of which their mother tried to prevent. The two remained best friends throughout life, sharing many memorable experiences.

Stacy cherished frequent trips to visit grandparents in Newberry and Hodges, South Carolina, further deepening his sense of family duty as he was always put to work doing needed chores around the family homesteads.

Stacy graduated with his Bachelor of Science and master’s in accounting from Brigham Young University. While attending “the Y”, David set Stacy up on a blind double-date with Corinne Peterson. Afterward, David commented that Corinne was so charming he might ask her out himself. Stacy replied, “No, you will not. That’s the girl I am going to marry.” Corinne needed a bit more convincing of this thick-framed glasses, pocket protector wearing “geek,” but it only took the second date before she knew she was safe with Stacy and that he was to be the love of her life.

Stacy and Corinne were married in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 15, 1967. Their early years together were marked by military service—moving to Boston, enduring separations while Stacy served in Alaska, and even deployment to Ethiopia. Stacy formed deep connections everywhere he went and maintained lifelong friendships across great distances. He and Corinne loved adventurous road trips, often making detours to visit these friends. Throughout his life, Stacy managed to visit 49 of the 50 U.S. states (only missing Hawaii).

He lived in South Carolina, California, Utah, Texas, Wyoming, Alaska, Massachusetts, and Africa. Their children were born across these locations—a son in Utah, a daughter in Africa, a daughter in Texas, a daughter and three sons in Wyoming, and a daughter and son in South Carolina.

Stacy was always impeccably dressed—usually in a button-up shirt and never in shorts, with a pocket protector full of pens and supplies. He wore his signature thick black glasses all his life. An avid sports fan, especially BYU football, he was known for his otherwise quiet demeanor transforming into animated excitement during games, no matter where he was. He played on company softball and church league teams, often as a pitcher, and loved playing pool, using his math skills to angle every shot. He also enjoyed sketching detailed drawings of places he visited.

Our dad was a human calculator. Stacy's mind for math was unmatched, whether it was helping his children with calculus or astonishing coworkers by solving complex problems in his head before they could finish entering numbers on their calculators. He delighted in breaking down problems and sharing deeper mathematical insights with his family.

In his later years and as his Parkinson’s advanced, he enjoyed family gatherings at his home where he would join his young grandchildren in indoor “snowball” fights.

Stacy's life was marked by profound conviction of his faith which led him to leave his testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone he met. He will be deeply missed. We’re forever grateful for and know his legacy will bless generations to come.

Stacy is preceded in death by his sweetheart Corinne, his parents Stacy Ouzts Sr. and Virginia (Carlisle) Ouzts, his in-laws Lona & Farrell Peterson, his sister-in-law Margaret Wadley, her husband Jerald Wadley, and brother-in-law Dewin Harris. He is survived by his brother David (Lynell), sisters Regina Ouzts, Leora Ouzts, and Barbara Harris, sister-in-law Pam (Laird) Taggart, his nine children and their spouses—Robb (Teresa), Lisa (Chris) Allen, Julie, Janet (Rob) Brown, Jon (Sue), Peter (Kamy), James (Gabby), Rachael (Steve) Lau, and Stephen (Shari) as well as 31 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7449 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC 29063. Burial will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.