Joseph Stewart Obituary

Joseph "Joe" Mason Stewart, 81, went to be with the Lord at 3:25 p m on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home in Kokomo, IN Joe was born August 10, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph Stewart and Ruth (Wilt) On August 30, 1968, he married Nell (Clark) Stewart in Dumas, TX When Joe finished high school, he enlisted with the United States Air Force in 1959 through 1963 He worked as a weatherman in Houston, TX, during his time in the service He went to West Texas State University and received a bachelor's degree in 1968 and later a master's degree from West Texas State University in 1976 He worked at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, TX, and then was an accountant for Cabot Corporation in Pampa, TX, Reading, PA, Houston, TX, and Kokomo, IN In 1994 he moved to Bellevue, WA, and worked for Mutual Materials In 2001 he returned to Kokomo, IN, and worked for Haynes International until he retired in 2006 He was a member of First Congregational Church He enjoyed woodworking in his garage shop and made many gifts for his family and friends He was an avid bridge player Joe is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Nell, his daughter, Jennifer (Dwayne) Roberts of Amarillo, TX, and his son, Clark (Kimberly Drew) Stewart of Kokomo, IN He had 9 grandchildren; Josh Roberts (Whitney) of Denver, CO, Zack Roberts (Sarah) of Ocala, FL, Andrew Roberts (Grace Anne) of Houston, TX, and Sarah Marquez (Alex) of Amarillo, TX, Nathan Cox (Megan) of Huntsville, AL, Jay Cox of TN, Tasha Battering (Jacob) of Lafayette, IN, Lexi Ammann (Travis) of Lafayette, IN, Renae Drew of Lafayette, IN He has more than a dozen great-grandchildren A memorial service celebrating Joe's life will be held at 10:00 a m on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at First Congregational Church, 505 W Mulberry St Kokomo, IN, with Pastor Jon Tice officiating Services will begin with military honors provided by the United States Air Force and the Kokomo VFW Rites Team Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5 - 7 p m Friday at First Congregational Church Memorial contributions may be made in Joe's memory to Guardian Angel Foundation, 513 W Lincoln Road, Kokomo, IN 46902, or First Congregational Church, 505 W Mulberry, Kokomo, IN 46901 Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory assisted the family, and online condolences may be left at www shirleyandstout com Joe generously donated his body to the Anatomical Education Program at Indiana University School of Medicine This gift will contribute significantly to the advancement of health science education in the state of Indiana Those, like Joe and Nell, who decide to bequeath their bodies to the health sciences have made a significant contribution that benefits the quality of life and care for the living