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
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27 Condolence(s)
JILL E HOLST
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
You will be deeply missed.
Danny (Bulldog) Haskins
Monday, April 18, 2022
Bobby was my best friend growing up and through High School. We shared experiences, good times and rough times. Bobby and his parents were the perfect example of a loving family and helped molded me into who I was to become and who I am now, and no doubt saved my life. Some people are put in your life by God, and some are removed for different reasons. Rest In Peace my forever friend in life and death.
Nephertiti Efeovbokhan
Monday, April 18, 2022
I was blessed to have known Mr Bobby Stewart. May his soul continue to Rest In Peace in the bossom of our dear Lord. May God provide comfort for his dear family still on earth. One day we will be reunited again, Amen
Paula Anderson
Monday, April 18, 2022
Deana, Dale, Ben and family. Words cannot express my heartbreak for your loss of Bobby. He was such a great example to look up to as a follower of God, a caring husband to Deana, and an active parent to his boys and their families. Bobby has reached his final reward and the wonderful, caring memories will help you thru the difficult time ahead. You are in our prayers now. God's will is done and He is always with you now and forever. Love you!
Shea and Jennifer Williams
Sunday, April 17, 2022
The world was a better place with Mr Bobby in it. He was one of those people who just gifted people who knew him. Our community will miss him, as will our family. My kids admired and looked up to him. Shea and I held the marriage between him and his beautiful wife as the gold standard and what wonderful role models and examples!! We love you all and will continue to pray for healing and comfort for your family ! â¤ï¸
Lynda Patterson
Sunday, April 17, 2022
A kind and loving man who will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Michael and Honey
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Sorry for your loss
Johnny White
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Bobby was a great friend, a very respected part of the MSU Tiger program. RIP my friend
Jerry Nolan
Friday, April 15, 2022
We are both shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Bobby. He and I both learned the Tool and Die supply business together as friendly competitors during the sixties in Memphis. Ive always considered Bobby to be a very good friend and I believe GOD never made a better man than he was. Our most sincere condolences go out to Deana and the families.
Steve and Jennifer Shemansky
Friday, April 15, 2022
Ben and Emily,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. There is never a right time to lose a parent and although we have never met him, it is evident he had a heart and soul that touched the lives of so many people whom loved him dearly. May you feel his arms wrapped around you at this difficult time and always feel comfort in the unforgettable memories you made with him. Love never ends.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Steve and Jennifer Shemansky
Larry& Charlotte Rose
Thursday, April 14, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Larry thought the world of Bobby. Our prayers for you and the family ðŸ™ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Larry and Charlotte Rose
Winston &Gretta Blanchard
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Deeana and family, you have our deepest condolences, and our prayers for days ahead.
Leigh McDaniel
Thursday, April 14, 2022
I will always remember Bobby and Robert on the sidelines of every football game from the time our "Bens" started playing. He always was an inspiration to anyone he met. Love and prayers to Deana and the family.
Andrew Luttrell
Thursday, April 14, 2022
I have know Mr. Stewart for many years. Before I was a banker in 1990, I was purchasing Agent for Dyna Steel Corporation and later Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis Tennessee, I purchased mechanic tools from Mid-South Tool and Supply for both companies. Sherri are I are including Mr. Stewart and family members in our prayers on a daily basis.
Love and cherish,
Sherri and Andy Luttrell
Cole Wann
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Coach Bobby brought out the best in everybody. Some of my best memories are with him on the baseball field. We always trusted and believed in each other. My condolences go out to the whole Stewart family. Coach Bobby will be missed.
Jamie peters
Thursday, April 14, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear what happened…. My prayers are with you and your family. Bobby was such a great man and was a joy to everyone he knew. He raised two great sons and was an influence to all his grandchildren. May he Rest In Peace. Much love, jamie peters
Cindy Martin
Thursday, April 14, 2022
So very sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. He was a good friend in our earlier highschool years, and became a very respected and loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to so many people. Above all, Bobby was a Christian man, who preached his own funeral by the way he lived. Love and prayers to you, Deanna, and to your children. Bobby is not in pain anymore, and now in the arms of our precious Lord Jesus Christ. I thank God for knowing Bobby Stewart and for his friendship.
Gary Cordell
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Bobby was a great man who always had a smile on his face. Loved talking baseball with Bobby almost every time we ran into each other. He will be greatly miss. RIP in my friend until we meet again.
Jean Roberts
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Oh my dear friend you will truly be missed. Working beside you all these years has been enjoyable. Not many love their job as I do. Thank you for answering all the questions I had at work. You always made it easy. I can truly say my family has a family in the Stewarts. Til we meet again, fly high Bobby. Never to be forgotten â¤ï¸
Dave Fletcher
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Bobby was a wonderful man and one of the easiest people to just talk to about anything I will definitely miss him
Clayton Rose
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
I Was fortunate enough to know Mr Bobby for a long time. One could only hope that his smile and laugh would spread like a wildfire throughout this world, bc this world would be so much better if it did. We will miss dearly.
Prayers for all the family and friends!!!
With Love- Clayton Rose
Sheila Kelley Wright
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Bobby will truly be missed by all his classmates. He was always a true friend you could count on. May Bobby rest in peace . We will miss you. Sheila
Cindy Rawls Cherry
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
My deepest sympathy over the loss of Bobby. What a beautiful tribute to a man so loved by his family and friends. He will definitely be missed. Praying for you Deana and your family. I love you more than you know..........
Deborah Conlee
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Deanna, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I'm praying for you and your sons and grandchildren at this sad time. The death of our loved ones is so devastating for us on this earth, but, oh, the joy of their homegoing in heaven!
Bobby and Melanie Seay
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Bobby's life is an example for all of us. Just talking with him brought that familiar smile out. As a trainer in High School his focus was on helping in any way possible. He is one of those who you do not forget.
He now has total comfort in our Lord
Amy Sisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Ben, Emily and family
I am so sorry to hear of your dad passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you in the coming days.
Amy Sisson
Cynthia J White
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Deana and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. He was a great man whom loved the Lord, life, his family and was so attentive with the children of all ages. I am so grateful to have been under his coaching when he coached my daughter, Kim White back in the day. She loved Mr. Bobby. Sweet memories. Will be continuing to lift you all in my prayers in this chapter of your lives.