Jeffrey Clyde Stutts

Jeffrey Clyde Stutts, age 62, of Asheboro, passed away on July 20th at his home surrounded by family. Jeff was born in Asheboro on March 1, 1962 to Clyde Curtis Stutts and Jean Wright Stutts. He attended Trinity High School, Class of 1980, where he met the love of his life Kim Farrington Stutts. Upon graduation from Trinity he attended the University of North Carolina where he earned a degree in education. He spent his career teaching and coaching at Jordan Matthews High School in Siler City. 

In addition to the thousands of students and athletes whose lives he enriched, Jeff raised 4 boys, Andrew Thomas Stutts, Matthew Farrington Stutts, John Christopher Stutts, and William James Stutts. Jeff had 4 Grandchildren who he adored. Juniper Stutts, Chase Stutts, Kinsley Stutts, and Izzy Stutts. 

It is hard to describe the quality of a person Jeff was in just words. He was a Hall-of-Famer and State Champion Coach of the Jordan Matthews Lady Jets, a mentor to not only his family but also countless students in his three decades of teaching, and a teacher to not just his students but to everyone that would get pulled into many of stories he had in his arsenal.

His family and friends would describe him as a passionate historian, a collector of books, a never-ending spring of stories. He was a source of wisdom and unwavering support for his family, full of practical advice and always willing to celebrate any accomplishment and console any setback. He loved reading and could often be found setting up one of his numerous strategy board games.

He was preceded in death by his father, and is survived by his mother, his wife, his sons, his brother Barry Joseph Stutts, and his sisters Gina McMillian and Della Swider. He leaves behind four grandchildren who he cherished.

While his illness and passing is a tragedy he was secure in his faith in God and his hope in Jesus and wanted everyone he met during his fight to know and to see the blessings he had received. He was always giving praise for what God had given him and was able to use his gifts to touch the lives of his family, and countless students, and players. It was truly a life of impact and fullness and one worthy of celebration.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro NC. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00 am at Central Church, 300 South Main Street, Asheboro NC 27203.