February 16, 1929 - August 13, 2014
William Kenneth (Ken) Stewart gently and peacefully passed from his earthly life in the arms of his daughter and grandson on August 13, 2014. He was born February 16, 1929 to Drew C. and Fannie D. Stewart.
He graduated from Greenbrier High School where he was a star basketball player. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1948-1952 during the Korean Conflict. In June 1953 he married Jo Lynn Alford. From this union he is survived by his daughter, Sherri Lynne Stewart of Mountain View and grandson, Gavin Forrest Stewart of Greenbrier. He worked as a foreman at International Shoe Company, owned and operated Greenbrier Esso station and when Toad Suck Lock and Dam was built he was trained and hired as one of the first operators for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. After retirement he managed and co-owned Cadron Valley Country Club. His hobbies included included bowling, waterskiing, fishing, thoroughbred horses, golfing, and supporting the UCA Bears and the Razorbacks.
In 1982 he married Joanie Rawls Stewart and from that union he is survived by bonus family, Sheri Lowry, her husband, Troy and their son Landon, and Michelle Bishop and her children, Miranda, Reynolds, Ian Bishop and Garrett Bishop. He was Preceded in death by his parents, his wives, a step-granddaughter, Kristin Jones, and his 4 legged friend, Jessie. We wish to thank the staffs of Stone County Nursing Center and Legacy Hospice for the love and care they provided during these later years as our dad struggled with the disabilities of a stroke. He is no longer suffering and we take joy in knowing he is teeing off with the angels on Heavens' back nine.
Please join us in celebration of the life of a wonderful man for a visitation Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, with a Graveside Service following at Thorn Cemetery, with Rev. Teri Daily officiatiing. Serving as pallbearers will be Larry Dickens, Stanley Russ, Mark Johnson, Gary Harrington, Louis Stell, and Roy Montgomery. In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation in his name to : Out of the Woods Animal Rescue at ootwrescue.org; Humane Society of Faulkner County, P.O. Box 1055 Conway, AR 72033 or the Scottish Heritage Program, Lyon College, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family. May God heal and comfort your hearts during this time of great loss. Please know that “God is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” -Psalms 34:18
My deepest Sympathy for your loss. I worked with Ken @ the Shoe Factory & for a short time went to school with Jo Lynne My husband & I named our 2nd daughter Sherrie Lynn because we liked your name so much. our sSherrie was born 3-10-1957.
Sherri&gavin we are sorry for your loss prayers are with you
Always enjoyed Ken's wisdom and stories as his neighbor. Our hearts are full knowing he is now in heavn.
Sherri, Gavin and family,
With deepest sympathy in your loss of Kenneth.
I worked with Kenneth at International Shoe, great man, keeping all of you in my prayers.
Dear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Gene and Carolyn Burks
Sherry so sorry for your lost. You are in my prayers at this time of lost -
Sherri and Gavin,
So sorry for your loss of your dad, Kenneth. I know you will miss him, but hope you have wonderful memories to remember him by. I know I have wonderful memories of fun times with you and your mom and dad. Always remember, you still have family down here in Texas.
Sincerely,
Beth and John
We are do sorry for your loss . We will keep you and. Gavin in
our prayers. Remember all of the good timed.
Sherri & Gavin
Sorry to hear of Kenneth psaaing our prayers are with you'll.
I had a lot of great times in AK with your mom & dad as a teenager. They tought me to water ski and your dad took me to my first collage football game.
Love you guys Terry
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Jim, Danette, Greg & Gina Fiddler
Open your arms and let scoop up all the love that surrounds you. Thinking of you and your family.
God blessed you with a great father. And him with a great daughter.
Family;
So sorry for your loss, Ken was a good man. My prayers are with all of you. May God Bless
Sherri and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Hang on to the great memories. ((Hugs))