Joseph James Stewart, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on August 1, 2011 after a short but brave battle with cancer. He was born January 8, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Morris Dean and Mary Lucile Mebane Stewart. His parents preceded him in death.
Survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Harbuck Stewart; son J. Keith Stewart and wife Helen and son Kevin D. Stewart and wife Tammy; grandchildren Marion and Kris Wildes, Katy, Corbin and Tara Stewart; and1 great-grandchild Evan Wildes. Graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School Class of 1955; Retired TXU Electric (DP&L) after 35 years of service. Received BBA from SMU in 1970. Joe was active in James L. Burgess Lodge #1305, A.F. & A. M.; Tranquility Lodge #2000, A.F. & A.M; Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, S. J. (32ᵒ); Hella Shrine, A.A.O.N.M.S. Served as an Elder at First Christian Church, Mesquite.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 5,2011 at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home, 5100 Interstate 30E, Greenville, TX 75402. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society (214-631-3852).
