Lindsay W. Stewart Obituary (1923

Mr. Lindsay W. Stewart, age 85, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on June 28, 1923, in Carroll County, Kentucky the son of Herman & Hallie Eades Stewart, both of whom preceded him in death. He was raised in Lamb, Indiana and was a graduate of Central High School. He was inducted on April 22, 1943, in Carrollton, Kentucky. into the United States Army, serving in the Air Corps, during World War II. He rose to the rank of Corporal serving the 1503d Army Air Force Base Unit, working as an airplane engine mechanic with the 308th fighter squadron. He was honorably discharged on December 17, 1945, from Hamilton Field California, receiving the American Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Lindsay moved to Jefferson County in 1962 and had resided for many years on State Road 256. He was united in marriage on October 14, 1949, to Evelyn M. Garrett, to this union arrived four sons and a daughter to bless their home. Lindsay was a faithful member of the Hopwell United Methodist Church in Carroll County. He worked in the auto body industry for over 42 years and had worked at Standerford Ford in downtown Madison, Croxton Motors and Craig Buick, Pontiac, GMC & Toyota in Madison. Lindsay enjoyed gardening, espeically the flowers he raised with his wife, Gospel music and playing the guitar. He was devoted to the Christian way of life, and was faithful to his prison ministry, jail ministry and nursing home ministry. Lindsay died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 8:40 pm at The Water's of Clifty Falls in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Lindsay will be missed by his loving sons: Matthew T. Stewart & his wife: Sherry of Madison, Indiana; Michael Stewart & his wife: Connie of Lexington, Indiana; David B. Stewart & his wife: Mary Jo of Hanover, Indiana; James T. Stewart & his wife: Judy of Carrollton, Kentucky; his grandchildren: Trent, Sarah, Lacey, & Connor; his step grandchildren: Derek & Sean; his great grandchildren: Hayli & Ava; several nieces, nephews & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents: Herman & Hallie Eades Stewart; his wife: Evelyn M. Garrett Stewart died: April 16, 1991; his daughter: Nancy Jo Stewart died in 1962; his sisters: Kathryn Beverly, Velma Jo Gookins & Bessie Keller. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 3:00 pm, by the Rev. Drew Oakley, at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Carrollton I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Carrollton, Kentucky. VISITATION Friends may call Saturday from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Sunday from 1:30 pm until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Purse or Kentucky United Methodist Children's Home. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Lindsay W. Stewart, please click here to visit our sympathy store.