JOHN JAMES STUBBS

John James Stubbs, of Wortham, passed away Nov. 5, 2020, at the age of 86. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, at First Baptist Church in Wortham, with the Rev. Marcus Sheffield and Drew Allen officiating. Interment was in the Wortham Cemetery. Mark Duke, David Barnes, Michael Dunn, Paul Dunn, Keith Jones, Jeff Jones, Todd Craig and Ricky Calame served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Alan Gibson, Tom Johnson, Jon Robert Jones and Dwain Calame.

John was born July 28, 1934, in Wortham, (at home) to George David and Sadie Elizabeth (Kirgan) Stubbs. After serving as a medic in the U.S. Army, he returned to Wortham and began his lifelong career as a rancher. John also served as Freestone County Commissioner for over 12 years.

John married Mattie Lou Deck on July 6, 1956, in Wortham; they were blessed with a daughter, Bettina. His family was his pride and joy. He thought there was nothing that could top his love for his daughter until he became “Granddad” and then “Great-Granddad,” and each time, his love grew stronger. John’s love for God and family was exemplified in the way he lived his life. He served as a Deacon of First Baptist Church, where he was a longtime active member. He also served on the Wortham Housing Authority for many years.

John and Mattie enjoyed traveling all over the country to watch their grandchildren participate in sporting events. John enjoyed almost any activity pertaining to the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. After his many years of fishing, he caught his largest fish ever this year. He also had an outgoing personality, always friendly, loved being with people and always enjoyed telling a story, or stories, to anyone who was willing to listen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sadie Stubbs; his wife of 57 years, Mattie Stubbs; grandchildren Sarabeth Matthews and John James “JJ” Jarrell.

John is survived by his daughter, Bettina Jarrell and husband Randy of Wortham; granddaughter Juliann Allen and husband Drew of Wortham; great-grandchildren Sophie Yeldell, Cade Matthews, Ansley, Luke and Eli Allen; and sister Sara Sims of Mexia.

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