W. S. Stuckey Jr.

Williamson Sylvester Stuckey Jr. (born May 25, 1935) is an American businessman and a politician. He is a former member of the Democratic Party. His father, W. S. Stuckey Sr., founded the Stuckey's chain of gift shops, of which Stuckey Jr. became President and CEO in 1985.[1][2][3] He retired in 2019 and his daughter Ethel "Stephanie" Stuckey took over President and CEO of the company.[4]

W. S. Stuckey Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 8th district
In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by	J. Russell Tuten
Succeeded by	Billy Lee Evans
Personal details
Born	Williamson Sylvester Stuckey Jr. (1935-05-25) May 25, 1935 Eastman, Georgia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	Scott Stuckey
Education	University of Georgia (BBA, LLB)
Occupation	Businessman Politician

Born in Eastman, Georgia, Stuckey graduated from Woodward Academy in 1952. He earned a B.B.A. in 1956 and a LL.B. in 1959, both from the University of Georgia. He served as president of his family's various business holdings, including Stuckey's Stores, Stuckey Pecan Company, Stuckey Investments, and Stuckey Timberlands. He was elected as a Democrat to the Ninetieth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1967-January 3, 1977). He was not a candidate for reelection in 1976.[1]

References

1. United States Congress. "W. S. Stuckey Jr. (id: S001039)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
2. Stuckey's Corporation Company Information. Hoover's. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
3. "Williamson S. Stuckey Papers, Series V: Related Materials". Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies special collections. University of Georgia. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
4. Stuckey’s History

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by J. Russell Tuten	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 8th congressional district January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1977	Succeeded by Billy Lee Evans