Joe Thomas Stough, Jr. (80) went home to be with his savior on Friday, May 31,2024.  Tommy was born on Sept. 30,1943 in Sylacauga, AL. He graduated from Jacksonville State University and served in the U.S Army Reserves. After marrying Katherine Jeane Taggart, his wife of 48 years, he went to work as an area sales manager for RJ Reynolds for the next 25 years.  He spent the rest of his working life managing several departments for the city of Jasper.  Tommy was a pillar of the Jasper community.  "Papa" Joe lived a full and blessed life as a husband, father and grandfather. His smiling face greeted everyone each Sunday at the First Methodist Church.  His legendary storytelling abilities were enhanced by his unmistakable dialect and cadence. Tommy was a friend to everyone who knew him, truly a great man. An avid fisherman and a true outdoorsman.  Tommy loved his time in the Bass club and any time spent fishing with his family.

He was preceded in death by his Parents-Joe Thomas Stough and Emma Laura McClendon; his Wife-Katherine Taggart Stough (Kathy); his brothers-Steven Singleton Stough and James Ernest Stough (Dink).

He is survived by his 3 sons-Joe Thomas Stough III (LaDonna), John Taggart Stough and Joshua Michael Stough (Jill); his 7 grandchildren-Emma Laura Stough, Kristin Ann Stough, Katherine McKenzie Stough, Paisley Jane Stough, Quinn Caroline Stough, Haleigh Blake Kilgore and Davis Neil Kilgore.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00 am at Collins Burke Funeral Home with graveside service to follow at 1:00 pm at Oakhill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Sam Hamner, Dennis Porter, Don Medders, Jonathan Barnett, Terry Clement and Morris Knott.