Jimmy Wayne Stewart, 79, of Statesville died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Iredell memorial Hospital.
He was born in Alexander County on August 21, 1941 to the late Harley Lee Stewart and Katherine Lowman Stewart. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Linda Cave and Kathy Stewart and a brother, Harold “Pete” Stewart.
Jimmy was a retired mechanic. He loved going fishing and the mountains. More than anything else, he loved his kids and grandkids.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 25 years, Emma Johnson Stewart, 2 daughters, Karen Lyon (Michael), Kimberly Greenslit (Kyle), a son, Brian (Robin) Stewart, a step-daughter, Kim Burr (Johnny), 2 step-sons, Johnny Drum (Tammy) and Jimmy Drum, a brother, Bill Stewart (Carol), a sister, Helen Adkins (Spike) 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Chris Thompson officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to The Statesville Dialysis Center, 627 Signal Hill Dr. Ext., Statesville, NC 28677. Fond memories and online condolences may be left at
www.nicholsonfunerals.com
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