Gary was born on December 4, 1946 in Miami, West Virginia. He grew up in Roane County doing what he enjoyed the most, hunting and fishing. He was a Veteran, worked for the railroad and oil companies.
Gary had a passion for spending time with family and his most precious treasures, his grandchildren, Logan and Jessica Priddy. From go kart racing to cheerleading competitions he was there. We couldn’t have asked for a better Pop, dad, husband, brother, son, and friend. He was admired and loved by all.
He was the son of James and Anna Stewart; beloved husband of Mary Smith Stewart; father to Kim Stewart Priddy and Pop to Logan and Jessica Priddy. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim, Bob, and Jack Stewart; sisters, Catherine Buck, Anna Lee Houck and Jean Bright.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Mary Smith Stewart; daughter, Kim Stewart Priddy and son-in-law, Fred Priddy; brother-in-law, Billy Smith; grandchildren, Logan and Jessica Priddy; sisters, Audrey Smith and Patty Keeney; brothers, Ronnie Stewart; numerous nieces and nephews; and his side-kick, Daisy May.
The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. John Sword and the Rev. Chris Wriston officiating. The burial will follow the service at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
A visitation with family and friends will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the funeral home.
