John F. Stewart, age 71, of Delta, surrounded by his family, passed away Monday afternoon, May 5, 2014 at St Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. He was born in Toledo on August 20, 1942.
John grew up helping on the family farm along side his parents, Harry and Ruby Stewart; brother, Clifford and sister, Patricia.
He was a Delta High School graduate and later served in the Army National Guard. John worked over 36 years in the gear lab of the GM Hydro-Matic plant.
On April 9, 1966 he married Yevette Vance; who passed away in 2009. Some of John’s fondest hobbies included driving his corvette and being a lifetime member of ARRL with the amateur radio call sign of WD8BFA. He is survived by his son, Aaron (Millie) Stewart of Maryland; grandson, Geraldo; daughter, Stefanie K. Vance of Delta and sister, Patricia (Joe) Gormely. John was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Yevette and brother, Clifford Eckert.
Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a charity of the donor’s choice in John’s memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.