Birth date: Feb 21, 1948 Death date: May 21, 2019
George “Gene” “PopPop” Eugene Staggs, age 71, passed May 21, 2019 in Fayetteville, AR. Gene was born in Russellville, AR on February 21, 1948. He was preceded in death by his father, George Ruben Staggs of North Little Rock, Ruth Read Obituary
Recently heard about Gene’s passing from Irene Alesce. Gene was my boss for a while at Albemarle. He was a great boss and always stood up and fought for what was fair and just. Loved his sparkly blue eyes! I was blessed to have known him. So sorry for your loss. Those of us who do the right thing here on earth will reunite with him in heaven, that I am sure of. Take care... Catalina Keen Fuller
My deepest sympathy to the Staggs family as they go thru this loss. Gene was my boss when I started my career at Ethyl (Albemarle). He was never afraid of speaking the truth. All we leave behind is other people's memories of you. Gene will be remembered by many. May God bless.
I got to know Gene through our shared passion for duck hunting. The last twenty seasons have gone too fast, but I was privileged to share a blind with him three times last Fall, and many more days around the camp. Even as his road got tougher, he was always a joy to be around, ever the optimist, and an inspiration to all those around him. The members of Mud Pass Hunting Club will greatly miss him, but fondly remember the years of good memories with Gene and Stuart.
Our sincere condolences to his family; we got a glimpse of what a good husband and father he was. Go scout the marsh and prep the blind old friend, I will look forward to the day that we can share another day in the field.
Richard Brown
Last year we celebrated the 15th Annual Father Son Fishing Trip on the White River. We all are better Fathers and Sons for sharing those times with Gene.
I got to know Gene through the Mud Pass Hunting Club in Hackberry where he was a long-time member. As a guest, Gene was always the club member that made me feel welcome and like part of the group. He and I got to share a blind on 2 hunts last season and I was with him when he took a Mallard Drake, a very rare bird for the Hackberry lease.
I will miss his warmth and kindness. Condolences to the family
Gene left his thumb print on many lives, and He left his family, beautiful and precious memories. He was a wonderful man who will be missed.
May you find strength in the memories he has left you with.
Hugs to you June, my dear friend.
Gene and I had adjacent apartments in Fayetteville while at the University. We both went to work for Ethyl Corporation and married sisters, Jerry and June Jenks. Work took us different directions and Gene reestablished contact a few years ago. We were able to get together the last two years briefly. We both worked for Ethyl and its subsidiaries for over 30 years (I retired after 40 years).
I miss him; he was a fine man and good friend.
