Harry James Stegall

Mr. Harry James Stegall was born in Telfair County on September 6, 1953 to the late Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Rosa Stegall Bowens. As a young man Mr. Stegall was educated in the Telfair County Public School System. He passed into eternal rest on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Jeff Davis Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, great-granddaughter Kalani LaGrant, and his siblings Daniel (Nancy) Conaway, Beatrice (Jerry) King, and Loretta (James) Tobler.

Mr. Stegall leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Hattie Lee Stegall. To this union three beautiful children were born: Antonio Stegall, Christie Stegall King, and Danielle (Steven) Hamilton, all of Hazlehurst, Georgia; 13 grandchildren: Lafonzo "LJ", Antavion, Natanya, Nathaniel II, Antavious, Jakhia, Zion, Anteonna, Samaria, Peyton, Kanaya, Devin, and Kasmine; five great-grandchildren: Skyler, Ivy, Kamora, Autumn, and Kaiden.

Loving siblings, Glinda Conaway and Larry (Sarah) Conaway both of Lumber City, Georgia and Ruth Hodo of Kennesaw, Georgia. Sister-in-laws Jackie (Montalve) Wolfolk, Eloise Tobler, and Mary Lean Salem all of Lumber City. Brother-in-laws Milton Tobler and Herman Tobler of Lumber City; and Bob Tobler of Jacksonville, Florida. He also leaves to cherish his memories a host of very special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Stegall was a long time employee of Rayonier Forest Products where he retired after working over 30 years. He was an avid fisherman who also loved to cook, dance, and spend time with friends and family. Mr. Stegall is well known in the local community for saying, "Wham! Bam! Thank You Mam!"