Born in Emhouse, Texas to Hugh William Stewart & Dora Bell Stewart. James was 1 of 7 siblings. James started working for Dr. Pepper distributor in Corsicana, Texas at the age of 12 due to the death of his Father. James was working for a local route salesmen for Dr Pepper. James got his own route later. This route took him to Italy, Texas which was one of his stops. One of Patsy Kimbro's friends would tell Patsy of a cute guy bringing Dr Pepper to the local store. Patsy at first didn't want to go meet him, because the Italy stop was so early in the morning. James was smitten by Pat's beauty. James & Patsy started to date later. They were married on December 26th 1953. James joined the Army in January 1954 & served until January 1956. James received an award “National Defense Service Award” for serving during the Korean Conflict. James & Patsy started a family, welcomed James Kim, Allen Kraig , & William Kris. James worked for Larkin & Otis engineering for over 30 years until retirement. He was a Machinist by trade. James & Patsy loved attending church & being active in their community. James first Love Patsy Faye Stewart passed away after a brief illness in September 2004. Two years later James met his 2nd Love of his life Marie Dewbre. They shared many years of Love & affection for one another & taking care of one another. They loved going to the Senior dances & dinners with friends. They enjoyed when their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren visited them. Roscoe was their fur baby.
James was preceded in death by his parents Hugh & Dora Bell, his siblings, Patsy Faye and Son, Allen Kraig Stewart. James family is James Kim Stewart, Allen Kraig Stewart and wife Renee' of 20 years, grandchildren Aaron and wife Amy, great grandchildren Aiden, AJ, & Avery Stewart. Granddaughter Melissa & husband Josh Hamb. William Kris Stewart & wife Debra Ann, grandchildren Michael Kris & wife Alyson Marie, great grandchildren Charles Kris and Theodore Michael. Grandchildren Stephanie Monique and Jeff McReynolds, 2 grand-puppies Sadie & Phoebe. Grandchildren Jonathan James & wife Elizabeth Anne great grandchildren Harper Anne & Magnolia James.
James stepchildren, Jan & Harold Markham, Grandchildren Chris & Lisa Tibbs, Great grandchildren Lindsay & Marty Stacks, Christopher & Trista Tibbs, Mary & Mason Burns, Great grandchildren Parker Burns. Grandchildren Heather & Toby Alsup. Great great grandchildren, Marcus Gentry, Nicole Alsup, Dalton Alsup, Randa Alsup, Orien Jarrell. Great grandchildren, Keegan & Cameron Gentry. Granddaughter Jennifer Zanine.
Kevin & Peggy Dewbre, Grandchildren Matthew & Tina Dewbre, Great grandchildren Emma, Michael, Hayden, & Makaylia. Grandchildren Michael & Holly Dewbre, Great grandchildren Kaylie & Riley.
Many thanks to Danny Jurik for leading James back to Jesus during his last days. James asked Jesus to forgive him of his sins & accepted Jesus as his Savior. We know he is in Heaven celebrating with Jesus and having a family Reunion with his loved ones rejoicing in Heaven.
I want to give a big thank you to Italy Renaissance Center & Hospice Plus. I can not thank the staff at Italy Renaissance for their dedicated service to the residence. So many of the staff expressed their condolences & how much Dad meant to them.
Betty Gage was instrumental in Dads care & transition, she was very caring & professional. I called her on many occasions for updates & advice. Paula Rogers was such a good friend to Dad, she cared alot about Dad. I felt at ease the first time that I met Paula. Her red Mustang brought back many memories of when I had my red Mustang. Betty & Paula went above & beyond during Dads last hours. Betty & Paula I can't thank you enough.
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