Johnie A. Stewart Obituary (1924

Elizabeth, Indiana Johnie A. Stewart, 87, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN. He was born in Elizabeth 'Fishtown', IN April 15, 1924 the son of Horace G. and Edna Pearl Shewmaker Stewart. He was retired from American Standard in Louisville, was a WWII Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents,, his brothers Lloyd and Robert Wayne Stewart, his daughter- Phyllis Ireland and two grandchildren- Kelly Jo Stewart and Jordan Willard Simmons. He is survived by One Son- John William Stewart of Elizabeth, IN Three Daughters- Ruby Stewart of Milton, New Jersey Elizabeth 'Libby' Simmons Gurtz(Elmer) of Corydon, IN Peggy Gatewood (Richard) of Clarksville, IN His Sister Faye Richert of Salem, Indiana Eight Grandchildren-Christopher, Cari, Brittany, Jessica, Jonathon, John Jr., Jacory, and Kayla. Seven Great Grandchildren-Ciara, Bryson, Christian, Benjamen, Blake, Misty and Heavenly. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon. Pastor Don Gatewood will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Corydon on Tuesday from 1 PM to 8 PM and after 9 AM on Wednesday. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to Davita Dialysis at 2669 Charlestown Rd. New Albany, IN. 47150. Pallbearers will be Don Stewart, Ronnie McMonigle, Christopher Combs, Bob Hedrick, David Whallen and Dana Woods. Visitation: 1 PM to 8 PM on Tuesday and after 9 AM on Wednesday at the Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon Funeral: 2:00 PM Wednesday at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon, I Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth, Indiana