Edward “Eddy” Ray Stinnett

August 2, 1957 - May 2, 2017
Edward “Eddy” Ray Stinnett

Edward “Eddy” Ray Stinnett, 59, of Mills River passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.  He was a son of Ocie Davis Stinnett and the late Ed Ray Stinnett.

Eddy was a retired tool and die maker and avid gun enthusiast.  He was a finalist in the Alvin York Sharp Shooting Competition as well as an award-winning wood carver.  He also greatly enjoyed fishing and writing poetry.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his sisters, Libby Bryson and Rena Hamilton, both of Etowah; brother, Tim Stinnett and wife Marie of Hendersonville; nieces and nephews, Kimberly, Kristin, Jody, Kyle and Drue; and great-niece, Gracie.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm Saturday, May 6, 2017 in the chapel of Shuler Funeral Home with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eliada Homes, 2 Compton Dr., Asheville, NC 28806.


Service

Saturday, May 6, 2017
2:00 PM

Shuler Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
125 Orr's Camp Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Visitation

Saturday, May 6, 2017
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Shuler Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
125 Orr's Camp Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • May 03, 2017
    Linda Luke lit a candle:
    Lit since May 3, 2017 at 5:59:18 PM

  • May 04, 2017
    Lorraine Lambert says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I remember Eddy with fond memories, of his being a piano student, when I lived in Etowah. Rely on the Lord and He will see you though the tough days. Love and prayers, Lorraine Lambert Covington, Indiana

  • May 04, 2017
    Tami Ruckman says:
    The children, youth, and staff of Eliada Homes were saddened to learn of Mr. Stinnett's passing. We will hold his family and friends in our prayers.

  • May 04, 2017
    Mike Lawing says:
    Eddy & I trapped and fished many times together...not much contact over the passing years... So sad to here of his passing, his sister Libby is like a sister to me still. I'm so sorry, to his family, I love you and your in my thoughts..... Mike Lawing

  • May 05, 2017
    Anne Russell says:
    So sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers .