Charles R. Stewart, III
Graveside services for Charles R. Stewart, III, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Stewart died at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014, at his home.
He was born October 9, 1942, at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, to Charles R. Stewart, Jr., and Ruth Taylor Stewart. On December 23, 1961, he was married at Flippin, Arkansas, to Judy McCracken. Charles was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, moved to Flippin, Arkansas in 1962 and then to West Plains, Missouri, in 1973. He was a fishing guide in Arkansas, a carpenter and farmer. Charles was a loving and caring man that could do almost any task he set his mind to do. He will be missed by many. Charles and Judy have a number of young people they feel was their kids. He was known as “Pa Charles” to many. Charles was a Christian and attended His Place, where Greg and Angie made a great impact on his life.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Stewart, of the family home; one daughter, Charlene McKee, husband, Craig, Caulfield, Missouri; two grandsons, Cody McKee, wife, Jessica and Chad McKee, all of West Plains, Missouri; one niece, Donna Redburn; one nephew, Monty McCracken; one special sister-in-law, Gussie McCracken; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
His parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Guy and Elma McCracken and brother-in-law, Don McCracken, precede him in death.
Mr. Stewart will lie in state from 3:00 p.m., Monday until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Judy Stewart Matty
October 20, 2014 @ 3:39 pm
Growing up are my best memories of Charles. I always loved visiting he and Judy because everyone was happy and fun. Charles and Donny would keep us hurting we laughed so hard. Charles and Judy taught us the definition of the word “kid”. As I grew up and had my own children, the tradition of happy times with Charles and Judy continued. No matter who or how old, laughter with the Stewart’s and McCracken’s was prevalent. Now heaven is a happier place with Charles and Donny’s humor.
Judy and Charlene we love you! Rest in peace cousin Charles…you will be missed beyond measure!
Amber Redburn
October 20, 2014 @ 4:49 pm
Charlene and Family,
I am extending my deepest sympathy to each one of you upon the loss of Charles. Each one of you will be in my daily prayers/thoughts. May God comfort, encourage, and strengthen each one of you thru this difficult time. Please know that your friends are thinking and here for each one of you. May God bless each one of you.
Love Always, Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Melissa Smith Hens
October 20, 2014 @ 9:40 pm
Charlene I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your mom
Sherry Watts Anstine
October 20, 2014 @ 11:03 pm
Judy, Charlene, and family
I just saw Charles the other day at Wal-Greens and he gave me a hug and we visited for awhile. He told me about his health and then we talked about how much things have changed since he drove our bus when we were little. Your dad made such an impact on my life over the years because he was not just a bus driver he was my friend and he truly cared. Every time I would see him he knew who I was and would call me by name. Later in life we would always visit about families and how they were doing. He loved you and Judy and his grandsons. He was a good man and will be missed by many. He touched many lives with his warm smile. Prayers and thoughts are with you now and in days to come. God Bless You.
Lena Hawkins Yates
October 21, 2014 @ 8:30 am
Charlene, I am so very sorry for you and your family. Loss is never easy and I believe even harder when it is your mom or dad. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy (Doss) Henderson
October 21, 2014 @ 9:16 am
Judy, Charlene, Gussie & all, So very sorry about Charles. He was one heck of a guy, one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He is not suffering anymore. He and Donnie are raising cane up there waiting for you.
Bennita & Alan Burns
October 21, 2014 @ 9:33 am
Love and prayers. You are on my heart constantly.
Sandra Williams
October 21, 2014 @ 10:36 am
Judy, you and Charlene are in our thoughts. Jerry and I thought a lot of Charles. Your whole family has been a joy in our lives. He will be missed. Love you always.
sherry voelschow
October 21, 2014 @ 11:50 am
I am sorry to hear of your loss. When Gordon and I moved here nineteen years ago you both made us feel so very welcome. Through Charlene I got a job that I loved with our local school system. Your family had a huge positive impact on our lives. Charles will be missed. Love you.
Brooke House
October 21, 2014 @ 4:26 pm
Charlene, I am so sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days to come. It is never easy saying goodbye to someone you love so much!
Cody, Jessica and Chad if you need anything at all let me know. Grandparents are a very special thing and losing them can hurt so much! Love you guys!!
eileen
October 21, 2014 @ 5:50 pm
Oh Judi, I’m so sorry. Always enjoyed seeing him at the counter. Always pleasant, with a twist of humor… His love for you was blatently obvious.
Much love and many prayers from ours to yours.
Tracy Riley
October 24, 2014 @ 12:45 pm
I will never forget Charles. He was, and will always be, one of my favorite patients and people. It was an honor and a privilege to have met him. He will be in my heart always. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family.
Bill & Marlene Funk
October 24, 2014 @ 8:15 pm
Judy and Family
So sorry for your loss of Charles. He is someone we will never forget and know he is up there in Heaven with his dad and other loved ones. I know Judy you will miss him very much and so will we but please keep in touch with us and if we can help you with anything at all Please don’t hesitate to call.
You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Bill &
Marlene
Tara Orr
October 24, 2014 @ 10:07 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you Charlene!