of Marion, AR

August 11, 1950 - April 11, 2022

Bobby Gene Stewart (Born 8-11-1950) passed away at his home on April 11, 2022, with his devoted wife, Deana Jo Stewart (Jeffries) at his side. Bobby was born and raised in Camden TN by his parents William Avery and Lorene Elizabeth Stewart. Bobby was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brother Roy and his sister Mary Lou.

Bobby graduated from Camden High School in 1968 and Memphis State University in 1973 with a degree in Education. He and Deana were married on July 28, 1972. Bobby was an athletic trainer for Memphis State University as well as West Memphis Christian School. Bobby was the President of Mid South Tool Supply. He founded MSTS in 1988 and worked with his family from the beginning.

To know Bobby would mean you knew his laugh. He loved to laugh. He loved to talk to anyone at any time and often felt like it was his duty to strike up a conversation with whomever he was around. Bobby also loved to travel, eat, coach baseball, and spend time doing woodworking projects. He did all of these things while making sure his wife was right there with him at all times. You didn't just know Bobby Stewart, you knew Bobby and Deana. Bobby loved his sons, their families and the 3 generations that are working at his company today. He valued friends as family. He valued relationships and made sure that you knew how important you were to him.

Bobby believed in God, family and living life to the fullest. He was a devoted member of Missouri St. Church of Christ, past board president at WMCS, WMCS Head Baseball Coach (2016-2018), and a dedicated fan of the New York Yankees & the University of Memphis Tigers. He coached every sport his kids participated in and was even fundamental to bringing youth soccer to West Memphis in the early 1980's. Bobby loved to tell stories of his past, spend time watching his grandkids in activities and cook with his wife. Bobby loved to run into his "other kids" that he influenced over the years. He loved seeing how they had grown and started their own lives. Young or old, Bobby could relate to anyone and anyone could relate to Bobby. He loved Carnival Day at WMCS. He knew it was when he could get 2 corn dogs, 1 nacho, a funnel cake and cotton candy delivered to him at his desk at work....Hey, the man loved to eat. He was a man that everyone had a story about and a man that was always thought of in the highest regard. He was a true gentleman.

Bobby leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Deana Jo Stewart (Jeffries), 2 sons, Dale Stewart (Holli), Ben Stewart (Emily), 5 grandchildren, Parker, Ryan, Jake, Brooklyn and Taylor Gene Stewart (his namesake) and a host of people he touched and influenced across this country.

Visitation for Bobby will be Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 5:00 -7:00pm at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR.
Services for Bobby will be Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10:00am at Missouri St. Church of Christ in West Memphis, AR. Burial will be immediately after at Crittenden Memorial Gardens.

Donations may be made in Bobby's honor to:
West Memphis Christian School
1101 N. Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
870-400-4000

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com