Joseph Author Stewart

Tuesday, August 24, 1926 to Sunday, November 07, 2010 A Resident of Grassy, MO Visitation Services will be held on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, MO Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, MO The Final Resting Place is at the Grassy Friendship Cemetery in Grassy, MO Joseph Author Stewart, 84, of Grassy, MO, died Sunday, November 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 24, 1926 in Cardwell, MO son of Joseph A and Montie Wagner Stewart. He and Lula Bea Williams were united in marriage on August 28, 1947. Joseph had sold equipment and installed service stations, was a member of the VFW Post #5900, American Rifleman Association, Past President of the Grassy Neighborhood Watch, Past President of the Grassy Fire District, Past President of the Grassy Friendship Cemetery Association, and a member of the Grassy Friendship Church. Mr. Stewart served his country proudly in the United States Navy during WWII. Survivors include: his wife, Bea, three sons, Larry Joe Stewart of Aztec, NM; Donald Ray Stewart of Grassy, MO; Wm. Alan Stewart of Glen Allen, MO; two daughter, Joyce Hayhurst of McGregor, TX; Linda Werth of Goshen, ID; three brothers, Oscar Stewart of Overland, MO; Jerry Wagner of Olive Branch, MS; John Wagner of Jonesboro, Ark, two sisters, Joan Freeman of Benton, Ark; Billie Birdsong of Jonesboro; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Tom and James Stewart and one daughter, Mary Stewart, two brothers, Dale and Gale Stewart, and one grandson. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 9, 2010, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in the Grassy Friendship Cemetery in Grassy with full military honors provided by the VFW Post #5900. Dear Family of Joe Stewart: We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Joe. He was always a good friend of ours from the early days of the Grassy Neighborhood Watch. We thank him dearly for all of his help and guidance. We will miss him, will pray for him and you. May God have his protective hands over of all of you during the days ahead. Thanks Joe for your service! You were a true friend and pal. Sincerely, Barry and Kathy Hughes I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you during this time. We love and Miss you Grandpa

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Joseph Author Stewart

August 24, 1926 - November 7, 2010