Charles "Chuck" Stackhouse

Charles Ray Stackhouse, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of 83.

Charles—affectionately known as Chuck to all who knew him—was born on July 27, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John and Ruth Stackhouse. He was the oldest of three children.

On May 4, 1963, Chuck married Carol "Sue" Hamilton in Independence, Missouri. Together they shared 62 years of marriage and raised two children. Their family life began in the Independence/Kansas City area before moving to Oak Grove, Missouri, in 1970, and later to Centerview, Missouri, in 1976.

Chuck began his career at Spangler Printing in 1966 and was a proud member of the Book Binders Union. Later, Chuck and Sue owned and operated S & S Construction Cleanup. After closing their business, they embarked on a new chapter together as over-the-road truck drivers—a career that gave them the freedom to see new places and visit family and friends across the country.

As Chuck began to lose his vision, traveling became more difficult, and their long-held dream of retiring at the Lake of the Ozarks was no longer realistic; however, he continued to find joy in life. He loved watching his beloved Kansas City Chiefs and NASCAR, making weekly phone calls to cousins and friends he had reconnected with over the years, and faithfully attending weekly services at Cross Creek Baptist Church in Oak Grove, Missouri.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Stackhouse; his sister, Donna White; and his four-legged companions, Midnight and Pepper.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol "Sue" Stackhouse of Raytown, Missouri; his son, Jim Stackhouse (Renee) of Raytown, Missouri; and his daughter, Vicky Swaim (Mike) of Peoria, Arizona. He is also survived by five grandchildren: McKenna Madrid (Kyle) of Independence, Missouri; Jared Stackhouse (Carli) of Lone Jack, Missouri; Valry Swaim (Brian) of Surprise, Arizona; Brad Stackhouse (Diamond) of Independence, Missouri; and Montana Swaim of Phoenix, Arizona. Chuck was blessed with eleven great-grandchildren—Keegan, Ryleigh, Izaiah, Aidrich, Declan, Vladimir, Crimson, Karman, Hensley, Silas, and Emmett—as well as his sister, Betty Miller of Springfield, Missouri; his childhood and lifelong friend, John Woods; and his beloved husky, Layla.

Services will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Longview Funeral Home and Cemetery, 12700 Raytown Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64149.

Visitation: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Service: 12:00 noon, with burial immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you direct contributions to the National Federation of the Blind. Visit nfb.org/donate or call 410-659-9314, extension 2430. The National Federation of the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises expectations for all blind people.