Ricky Lynn Stutt

Ricky Lynn Stutt, 70, of Decatur went to be with our Lord Friday, June 20, 2025.

Funeral Service is at First Baptist Church of Decatur, 11:00 AM Wednesday with burial

at Sweetwater Cemetery at a later date. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to

funeral service at the church.

Pallbearers are his grandsons Austin Stutt, Anthony Stutt, Bryce Stover, Drew Carstens,

Zachary Carstens, Brac Jones, Brody Jones, Bowen Jones, Brett Bean, DJ Smith and

Weston Evans. Honorary Pallbearers are Cory Cole and Dalton Parker.

Ricky was born January 26, 1955 to Joseph Elvin and Marjorie Jo (Jackson) Stutt in

Fort Worth. He was united in marriage for 31 years to Judith Joanna Warner on

January 18, 1994 in Decatur.

Ricky was a retired teacher by profession, but he was a man of many talents and wore

many professional hats over the years, each with integrity, humility and heart. From his

early days as a Marine to his time at Maxey Case House as a tractor mechanic and later

as an Auto Shop teacher. He was the proud owner of Lazy S Kennels and Services,

where he devoted himself to breeding exceptional Labrador retrievers. His dogs found

loving homes not only across the US, but all over the world, earning Lazy S Kennels a

reputation for quality, care and integrity that extended far beyond his hometown. He

touched countless lives and made an impact in every field he entered. His colleagues

admired his dedication while his clients and students often became lifelong friends.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, even though he was very stubborn at times, it

was Ricky’s warmth, humor and unwavering kindness that defined him. He had a gift

for making others feel seen, heard, and valued whether offering wise counsel, lending a

helping hand, or simply sharing a quiet moment. He gave generously of himself. His

deep love for the Lord guided his words, his work and the way he lived each day with

grace, compassion and a heart full of faith.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Decatur. Ricky was a beloved husband,

father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many who

will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Marjorie Stutt; and his father-inlaw,

Ed Warner.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy Stutt of Decatur; his

children, Chris Stutt/Bridget, Jenny Smith/Dennis, Fred Jones/Dana, Melinda Stover/

Scott, Jessie Evans/Chad, and Ben Decker/Kayla; his grandchildren Austin Stutt, Zach

Carstens/ Karley, Drew Carstens/Katie, Anthony Stutt/Kaycie, Sadee Carstens, Abby

Stutt, Savannah Caldwell/Daniel, DJ Smith/Laci, Brett Bean, Kenzie Smith, Brody

Jones/Ashlynn, Brac and Bowen Jones, Bryce, Kalie and Breanna Stover, Weston and

Avery Evans; great-grandchildren, Kenzlie and Jaxon Carstens, Palmer Stutt, Hailey

Caldwell, Kynlee Dodson, and Bexley Smith; his siblings, Cindy Pitts, Byron Stutt, and

Kim Motsenbocker; Mother-in-Law Lola Warner, and numerous extended family

members and a host of friends.