James Herman Stewart

James Herman Stewart

Male 1936 - 2024  (88 years)

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  • Name James Herman Stewart  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Birth 7 Mar 1936  Guilford County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1940  North and West Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Residence 1950  Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1953  Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Residence 8 Aug 1968  Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Residence 1986-1994  Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Residence 1982-2001  Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Residence 1994-2014  Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Residence 2014-2020  Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Obituary James Herman Stewart, 88 of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC surrounded by his loving family.

    A dedicated husband, father, and papa, Jim graduated with Honors from Williams High School in Burlington, NC class of 1954. He served in the Army Reserves. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Gastonia where he was a part of the sound and recording team for over 40 years. He loved watching and recording his Atlanta Braves and UNC Tar Heels. He was an excellent bridge player where he played for decades with friends. He enjoyed bowling and golf especially with friend Richard Reinhardt and his grandson. His greatest joy was spending time with his five grandchildren. Jim worked as Plant Administrative Manager for Burlington Industries for 46 years and only called out sick 1 day. He loved spending vacations in Charleston, SC and anything that fulfilled his sweet tooth cravings. In 1965, he was named the Dublin, VA “Young Man of the Year” and was presented the Jaycee Distinguished Service Award.

    Jim is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Martha Campbell Stewart; three sons, Keith and wife Heather of Charlotte, Kevin and wife Susan of Gastonia, Stacy and wife Kelly of Clayton, Georgia.; five grandchildren, James, Matthew, Anna Grace, Sydney, and Braden. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Bessie Mae Stewart of Burlington, NC and her three sons, Jim and wife Kathy, Jerry and wife Brenda, John and wife Michelle. He is preceded in death by his father Elton and mother Gladys of Burlington, NC, and his brother Frank Douglas of Burlington, NC.

    The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia on New Hope Road. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at Gaston Memorial Park near the Singing Tower.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Organization or The Heart Society of Gaston County. (Published online by McLean Funeral Directors at www.mcleanfuneral.com) 
    Death 16 May 2024  Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Robin Johnson Hospice House
    Burial 25 May 2024  Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Gaston Memorial Park
    Person ID I232505118838  Doby
    Last Modified 14 Nov 2024 

    Father Elton Lee Stewart,   b. 4 Aug 1910, Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Mar 1992, Mebane, Alamance, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Gladys Pauline Edmonds,   b. 20 Oct 1915, Surry County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Oct 2004, Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Marriage 1 Sep 1933  Alamance County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Family ID F1971  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Martha Ellen Campbell,   b. 25 Apr 1940, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Jul 2024 (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 24 Jun 1961  Gaston County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Children 
     1. Stacy Lee Stewart
    Family ID F1984  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 1 Feb 2024 

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