James Daniel Stuntz ’00

James Daniel Stuntz, a talented writer, loving son, friend and uncle passed away in Silver Spring, MD on April 18th, 2018 at the age of 39.

Jim is survived by his loving parents, David and Ann Stuntz; his dearest friend, Peter Tabakis; his grandfather, John Stuntz; his sister and brother-in-law, Rebekah and Josh Barricklow and their children — Jim’s beloved niece and nephew — Riley and Dean; and his brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Sabrina Stuntz.

A wake is scheduled in Jim’s honor on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM at the family’s cherished lake house in Troutman, NC where close friends and family will attend the scattering of his ashes. Peter Ausmann will officiate. The family is grateful for all memories, prayers and condolences shared here: http://jimstuntz.forevermissed.com/.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered in his name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! . – Jabberwocky, by Lewis Carroll.

Published in The News & Observer from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2018