Thomas "Trick" Stidham, Jr. born June 17, 1941 departed this life on Sunday January 28, 2024 at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky being 82-years old.  Thomas was born in Perry County, Kentucky the son of the late Thomas Stidham and the late Lottie Watts Stidham.  Other than his parents, Trick was also preceded in death by his wife, Suedell Duff Stidham; brothers, Carl Stidham and Ben Stidham; sisters, Mary Ann McIntosh, Jeanette Sanders and June Hurley.  Trick was retired from Kentucky Power Company, was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and enjoyed hunting & fishing.

Thomas "Trick" Stidham, Jr. leaves the following relatives to cherish his memory: sons, Glenn Stidham & Goldie of Chavies, KY and Jeffery Stidham & Catherine of Lost Creek, KY; grandchildren, Thomas R. Benjamin Stidham & Brooke, and Tori Stidham; also a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends survive.

Visitation for Thomas "Trick" Stidham, Jr. will be held on Thursday February 1, 2024 at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.  The Funeral will follow at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. with Troy Smith officiating.  The Interment will follow in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Southeast at Hyden, Kentucky.  In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East Kentucky Veterans Center at 200 Veterans Center Drive – Hazard, Kentucky 41701.