Sam retired from Ethyl Corporation after many years of faithful service which included several perfect attendance awards. However, this was not the end of Sam’s work career. After attending night classes at the Baton Rouge Vocational School, he became an electrician. Sam again faithfully worked many years with Chidester Electric of Prairieville and ISC of Baton Rouge as a Journeyman Electrician.
Sam is survived by his wife of 70 years, Joyce Landry Stewart, sister Audrey Lee Daniels Purvis (Harold, deceased), daughter Debra Sanders (Richard), son Chad Stewart (Tonia), grandchildren: Beau Schexnaydre, Joseph Stewart, Eric Stewart (Jaci), Peyton Sanders (McKenzie) and great-grandchild Owen Schexnaydre.
Preceded in death by brother Langford “Jim” Stewart (Elnora), father Emmett Stewart, mother Hazel Kanyo Stewart, sister Nancy Stewart Adams (Newt, deceased).
Visitation will be at Ourso Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Viewing will begin at 9:00 AM. Service will start at 11:00 AM followed by graveside burial at Noon. Pall bearers and honarary pall bearers will be Beau Schexnaydre, Eric Stewart, Peyton Sanders, James Settoon, Gary Wayne Daigle, Clint Himel, Jerry Himel and Perry Comeaux.
