Darin Leroy Stuckey, 25, of Reeds, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Carthage, Missouri. Darin entered this life on February 8, 1988 in Joplin, Missouri to the union of Robert and Donna (Maynard) Stuckey. He grew up on the family farm and attended Sarcoxie Schools. He was employed in the field of Construction. Darin enjoyed the outdoors and was very much a people person. He was always willing to help others in any way he could. Spending time with his family and friends was very important to him. Darin participated in rodeo events as a bullrider and bullfighter. He also enjoyed farming and playing his guitar. Darin was a great father to his daughter Larissa who he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Clifford and Eldon Stuckey and James and Lucille Maynard. Darin is survived by his daughter; Larissa Stuckey, his parents; Robert and Donna (Maynard) Stuckey of Sarcoxie, Missouri, two brothers; Jason Stuckey and wife Angela of Carthage, Missouri and Dustin Stuckey of Fayetteville, Arkansas, one nephew; Cole Morris and one niece; Kylee Morris; as well as a host of other family and countless friends. Funeral services for Darin are 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri with Pastor Wayne West officiating. Burial will follow in the Jasper Cemetery, Reeds, Missouri. Those honoring his life as pallbearers are Jason Lee, Donnie Thrasher, Terry Nichols, Tasha Smith, Nathan Stanley, Chris Chapman, Cody Bowman and Aaron Mitchel. Honorary pallbearer will be Stetson Calvin. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6-9:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials are being directed to his daughter's educational fund and contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.