Jim Stewart Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jimmy Edward, son of Vallaria (Province) and George W. Stewart was born in Alva, Oklahoma on November 14, 1940. He passed away at the Alva Share Convalescent Home on the 5th of March, 2015 at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 21 days. He attended the Alva school system. Jim married Miss Judy Chick on August 7, 1959 at the Bible Baptist Church in Alva, Oklahoma. To this union four children were born Cynchonia, Michael, Angelia and Christopher. After their marriage Jim started working for Gilbert Fisher Painting Company where he worked for over 15 years, Becker and Hamm Painting in Enid, Oklahoma, and Bob Knale out of Edmond, Oklahoma. In 1974 he went into business for himself. He was well respected in Alva and the surrounding communities for his painting skills. Jim had many hobbies including hunting, fishing and having coffee with the McDonald’s coffee crew. He was also known for his Pit Smoked Meats. He enjoyed providing his smoked meats to many different churches and organizations. Jim and Judy were involved with Teen Impact at the Bible Baptist Church. Their passion for salvation for teens led them to create Teen Impact. Jim was very active in the church as he held every administrative role and was the song leader for many years. He cherished his wife for 55 years. His children, grandchildren, and great grandchild were his life enjoyment. He was preceded in death by a son Michael, his parents, a sister Frances Head and a brother Bob. Jim is survived by his wife Judy of the home, two daughters, Cyndi and Roger Sanders of Crawford, Texas, Angie and Jay Zehr of Copeland, Kansas, a son, Chris and Tisha Stewart of Alva, Oklahoma. 10 grandchildren, Mason Welty, Tyler and Susannah Welty, Chesnei and Derrick Thomas, Baylei Zehr, Maya, Laney, Bo and Demy Stewart. A great granddaughter Asa Dru Thomas, a sister Marilyn and Keith Jacobson, many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. PDF Printable Version

Jim Stewart

March 5, 2015