of Mountain View, AR
July 27, 1929 - December 19, 2023
Joe Walton Stewart, age 94, died on December 19, 2023 at his home with his children by his side. He was born in Hanover, Arkansas, July 27, 1929 to Walter and Mary (Halpain) Stewart and was raised on Halpain Ridge where hard work was a way of life that was instilled in him and his family. He went to the one room school at East Richwoods through eighth grade. Joe served in the United States Army for two years from 1951 to 1953. On August 1, 1953 he married Nada Williams and they were married 67 years until her death in 2021.
Although his years of employment included several different jobs, he spent most of his life working as an automobile mechanic, retiring from Lackey Motor Company in 1994. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, working on the farm, mowing, tinkering with anything that needed to be fixed and helping his grandsons. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Brinda Long and husband, Randy; his son, Terry and wife, Rachelle; four grandsons, Matt Long and wife, Tonya, Rusty Long and wife, Mary Ann, Dustin Stewart and wife, Aubrey Ann and Dylan Stewart and wife, Haley; fourteen great-grandchildren, Haley, Hayden, Kiley, Kassidy, Chloe and Grant Long and Rush, Davis, Saylor, Parker, Cooper, Crawford, Clay and Callahan Stewart. He is also survived by two brothers, Jim and Howard Stewart of Illinois; one sister, Shirley Wright of Mountain View, AR; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Nada Williams Stewart; one granddaughter, Holly Long; seven sisters and three brothers.
Visitation is Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 5:00-7:00PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services are Friday, December 22, 2023 at 10:00AM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas with Randy Long, Matt Long and Dylan Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow the funeral services at Case/East Richwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Matt Long, Rusty Long, Dustin Stewart, Dylan Stewart, Hayden Long and Randy Bailey. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Stewart and Howard Stewart.
Military honors rendered by the United States Army Funeral Honors Team and the Stone County Honor Guard.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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25 Condolence(s)
Annette Blackwell
Monday, January 15, 2024
So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family. May God Bless you all.
Barbara Henderson
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Brenda and family,
I just saw Joe’s obit. Sending deepest condolescences to you all. Such a good good man.
Rozell Lewis
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Julie Winkle
Friday, December 22, 2023
Praying for comfort for all his family. We love all of you like family. Wish I had been able to come.
R. L. and Wanda Vannatter
Friday, December 22, 2023
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing away. R. L. and Joe worked together at Lackey’s and shared lots of laughter through those years. I, Wanda, also worked with Nada for many years. We both thought a lot of them and counted them as good friends.
Many prayers as you grieve the loss of your father and grandfather.
Jim Hinkle
Friday, December 22, 2023
I got to know him as a young man playing baseball. He was a great person, who lived a christian life every day. Sorry for your loss.
Danny and Brigette Wilson
Friday, December 22, 2023
He was a very special person. Sending prayers to the family.
Deanna Stubbs
Friday, December 22, 2023
I love you Uncle Joe. You always made me smile. Say Hello to my mom please. The world was blessed to have you in it. My deepest condolences to the entire family. Love you all
Dee
Rowdy and Carrie Ross
Thursday, December 21, 2023
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
Mark and Lynn Seay
Thursday, December 21, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful life Joe lived. Such a good hardworking man. Our prayers are with you.
Mark and Lynn
Brenda and Rick Astle
Thursday, December 21, 2023
We will miss Joe, always had time to talk and wave. Prayers for the family.
Brenda Lewis
Thursday, December 21, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a good man, and it shows what a good father he was through his children and grandchildren. I pray God will give you the strength you need this holliday time.
Vernon and Lela Marsolf
Thursday, December 21, 2023
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man.
Lewis and Pam Burson
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Just saw the message, He was a wonderful man. Lewis and I thought a lot of him. We were amazed at his strength and active life .
Jay and Judy Berry
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers for the family. We always enjoyed visiting with him at family birthday parties
Howard Cavender
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Oh what memories we have of Joe and Nada and family. I cherish every one of them. Please accept my condolences.
Jim and Nancy Steele
Thursday, December 21, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Know he will be missed. Prayers for family.
Billy Treece
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Prayers for your family, we know he’s in a better place today
Chrystal Garman
Thursday, December 21, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family.
Bob & Lynne Caldwell
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Praying for all of you during this difficult time.
J.L.Broyles
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Terry sorry to hear of Joe passing Away ,though the world of Joe have known Him forever
Ernie Hunt
Thursday, December 21, 2023
So sorry for your loss
Danny & Martha Simmons
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Condolences to the family. Joe was a life long friend. He will be missed by all that knew him. Treasure the many wonderful memories. Prayers for the family ????
Dwight & Kay Johnson
Thursday, December 21, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family. May God bless and comfort you.
Ordinary and Marie Barnes Barnes
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Brenda and Terry Joe So sorry to hear of your loss . Prayers going up for you and family.
Ordin and Marie Barnes.