James Gehu Stodghill

March 6, 1945 - June 5, 2018

Mr. James Gehu Stodghill, age 73 of Douglas, GA passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 5, 2018 at St. Josephs/Chandler Hospital in Savannah following a short illness. Mr. Stodghill was born March 6, 1945 to the late James Crowder Stodghill and the late Clyde Daniels Stodghill. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Step-Son, Christopher Stevens and 1 Step-Grandson, Alexander Stevens. Mr. Stodghill, a native of Coffee County, retired from Pepsi Cola Company after 15 years of service in the Merchandising Department. He also worked as a Repairman with Singer Sewing Machine Company for many years. Survivors include – His Wife: Sherry Ann Stevens of Douglas, GA 2 Sons: Lamar Stodghill and James Quincy Stodghill and his wife Heather, all of Douglas, GA 2 Step-children: Richard Stevens and his wife Jeana of Ambrose, GA and Michael Stevens of Douglas, GA 6 Grandchildren: Layne Stodghill, Danni Stodghill, Eli Stodghill and Maddie Rae Stodghill all of Douglas, GA Matthew Stodghill of Marietta, GA Sonja Horton of Nicholls, GA 7 Step-Grandchildren Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends The funeral service was held Friday, June 8, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. George Carroll Paulk and Rev. Leroy Spivey officiating. The interment followed in St. Illa Cemetery with Rev. John Stevens conducting the Committal Service. Active Pallbearers were: Richard Stevens, Michael Stevens, William Stodghill, Richard Crawford, Donald Stodghill and Dewayne Skipper. Members from Pepsi Cola Company served as Honorary pallbearers. Special Musical Selections, “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and “Stroll Over Heaven With You”, were presented by the Soloist and Pianist, Rev. Michael Harper. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Rev. Michael Harper. Condolences may be left for the family at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.