It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Eric Israel Stukes on April 12, 2026, following a series of recent health challenges. Brother Stukes was initiated into the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Pi Alpha Chapter in Spring 2001 as a member of “The Ice Cold Saga.” Line on March 31, 2001. Eric , 44, is son of the late Rosemary Stukes Jones was born on January 11, 1982 in Columbia, SC. He departed this life on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA.

Eric was a man of remarkable commitment and dedication. His life was defined by the many roles he faithfully embraced—son, brother, uncle, Christian servant, friend, small group member, international traveler, fraternity brother, program manager, and so much more. His impact was far-reaching, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Plans to formally honor and celebrate Eric’s life are currently being finalized. Details will be shared by Legacy Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Georgia, and Job’s Mortuary in Sumter, South Carolina, as they become available.

PANAC Family

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Viewing and Funeral Services

Brothers, Eric's family is having two services for him - one in Atlanta where he was living, and one back home in Sumter. Please contact us contact@cualphas.org or on the PANAC GroupME if you plan to attend. 

     Atlanta, GA Service

The Atlanta service is at 11:00AM on Monday April 20th at Victory Church Midtown Atlanta on Fairlawn St.  Visitation and viewing will be from 10-11 am.

Sumter, SC Service

The second service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday April 21st in Sumter, SC  at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 609 Manning Avenue  Visitation and viewing from 10-11am.

Due to logistics, we won't be able to do a full Omega Service, but the family has us on the program to speak at the Sumter service. SC Alpha is doing a proclamation we can present at that time.

Donations & Condolences

Atlanta info:

https://www.thelegacyfuneralhome.com/obituary/MrEric-Stukes

Sumter info:

https://www.jobsmortuary.net/obituaries/eric-stukes

There are links on the funeral home page to send flowers, plant trees, etc. but the family hasn't specified anything.

The Saga has been discussing some options to do something long-term in his memory but for now I'd recommend following your heart and sending cards or flowers via the funeral home.

If you do want to donate in his memory, he loved Clemson Athletics and the Tiger Band, and the American Heart Association would also be a great option.