Dea. James "Frog" Garfield Stewart Sr.
August 26, 1942 - May 18, 2018
Deacon James Garfield Stewart, Sr. was born August 26, 1942 to the late Anna Goff Stewart and James Earl Stewart. Affectionately known as "Frog," James went home to glory on Friday, May 18, 2018 after spending the previous Sunday, which was Mother's Day, with his church family. James was employed by Bundy Tubing in Winchester, Kentucky. He was well-known and loved in the Powell County Community. James accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Pine Grove C.M.E. Church. He later became a member of West Bend Baptist Church. He was a devoted member and enjoyed serving as a Deacon. For 51 years until her death, James was married to the beautiful Barbara Jean Chenault Stewart. To this union, five wonderful children were born. In addition to his loving wife, James was preceded in death by his daughter LaDonna Stewart; his sister, Ms. Wanda Knowles; and three brothers, Michael Stewart, William Stewart and Deacon Edward Stewart. He is survived by four children, Lucy Glover, Cheryl (David) Patterson, Min. James (LaCosta) Stewart, Jr. and Keith (Vonda) Stewart; grandchildren, Rev. David (Alicia) Jones, Jr., James K. Stewart, Keith T. Stewart, David Baker, Samaria Martin, Sierra Townsend, Chelvie Adams and Breeanna Abney; a great-granddaughter, Rielle Aisha Jones; a brother, Russell "R.T." Stewart; a sister, Barbara Williams; and a host of other family and friends, including the West Bend Baptist Church Family.
Deacon James Garfield Stewart, Sr. was born August 26, 1942 to the late Anna Goff Stewart and James Earl Stewart. Affectionately known as "Frog," James went home to glory on Friday, May 18, 2018 after spending the previous Sunday, which was... View Obituary & Service Information