Jerry Allen Stewart

After graduating from Celeste Henkel High School in 1949, Jerry joined the United States Navy. On Christmas Day 1955, Jerry received a wonderful and lasting gift as he and his bride, Ruth Church, were joined in holy matrimony. They were married 62 years. Jerry attended Rose State College and the University of Central Oklahoma. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1978. Jerry was a member of the New Bethany Southern Baptist Church in Statesville, NC and also a member of several veteran’s organizations: VFW, Disabled Veterans of America and the American Legion.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the family home, his daughters: Robin Ringo and husband Jim, Norman, OK, Jerri Anne Garcia and husband Jerry, Salida, CO, and Leigh Keith and husband Tim, Mcloud, OK, a son: Danny Stewart and wife Kathy, Oklahoma City. Also by his grandchildren: Jennifer Dawson, Plano, TX, William Ringo, Fairbanks, AK, James Ringo, Norman, OK, Sam Keith, Mcloud, OK and Mike Keith, Meeker, OK, his great grandchildren: Justin and Ethan Keith, Meeker, OK. His sister, Doris Hoover lives in Greenville, South Carolina. Jerry will also be lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Preceding Jerry in death were his parents, his brothers Conrad, Abner and Glenn Stewart and his sister Gladys Dalton.

Visitation for Jerry Stewart was held at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, 5005 SE 29th St. Del City, OK on Sunday, May 27, 3-6pm. A Funeral Service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 29, 10am, followed by a Graveside Committal with full military honors at Sunny Lane Cemetery, Del City, OK.