Jimmy Leroy Stewart, 73, one of God’s greats, lost his short battle with esophageal cancer and is now in the hands of his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1951 in Burke County to the late Raleigh Stewart and Annie Moore Stewart. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and a 1969 graduate of Salem High School. He was also a member of The Gideons International-Burke West Camp. Jimmy was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and role model who made a huge impact on the Burke County community. Following in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps, he led the family-owned construction company where he fulfilled many Burke County residents’ dreams by building hundreds of custom homes, churches and community buildings including Sossoman Funeral Home. He was also a classic car enthusiast who knew more about cars than Mecum.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Johnson Stewart; his children, Melisa Wellman (Jeff), Natasha Stewart, Jeremy Stewart, and Jessie Stewart (fiancé, Michael Shook); grandchildren, Blake Wellman, Alec Wellman, Madilee Wellman, Juli Stewart, Grant Stewart, Clara Stewart, Caroline Stewart and Jameson Crowder; sisters, Doris Smith (Perry), Margaret Coffin (David) and Linda Miller. Also surviving is his business partner of 35 years, Kenneth L. Burnette and also his canine companion, Georgia.
The family will receive friends from 5pm-7pm on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2pm, Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Braden Martin and Dr. Danny Emory officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 1112 Hopewell Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, The Gideons International-Burke West Camp, PO Box 678, Morganton, NC 28655, or to Touch the World Ministries, PO Box 218, Todd, NC 28684.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Martha, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know Jim was as wonderful as you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna and James Dave
We are so sorry for your loss. Jimmy filled so many roles within his family as well as in the community. Each of you will have numerous memories of him to keep him alive in your hearts. May God give you comfort and strength for now and the days to come. Rama Jean and Bruce Franklin
A truly wonderful man has been called home. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
What a Great loss our world has in the death of Jimmy. He was a Great Godly man who served his Lord in many ways. He was a great husband to Martha you could see their for each other in both I knew Jimmy well and I know he was a Great Dad to his Children. My daughter's Spent many Sunday afternoons at their house. They treated my Girls as they were his own. Jimmy will be Greatly missed by all. We Love you All. We will keep you in our prayers. Love Tom,Terry Moses and family
Doris and Perry, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother, Jimmy. I did not have the pleasure of knowing him but he sounds like a wonderful and much loved person. Loving thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Elaine Orders