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Bolin Stewart
1943 - 2010
Bolin Stewart
1943 - 2010
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BORN
1943
DIED
2010
Bolin Stewart Obituary
Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Rock Island Community Church, Rock Island, OK with interment at New Providence Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Sherrie, of the home; a son, Sean Stewart of Hackett, AR; a daughter, Shannon McClure and husband, Johnny, of Slaytonville, AR; three brothers, John Stewart and wife, Sandy, of Altus, AR, Jack Stewart and wife, Liz, and Elbert Stewart and wife, Bobbie, all of Mulberry, AR; three sisters, Jane Graf of Mulberry, Bertha Bearden of Ozark, AR, and Judy Mobrak and husband, Reza, of Little Rock, AR; two grandchildren, Avery and Ashlyn McClure of Slaytonville, AR; special grandchildren, Jonathan and Mackenzie Cooper of Hackett, AR, and a special nephew, Kyler Graf of Rock Island, OK.
Viewing will be from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, March 5th at the funeral home in Greenwood where the family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Pallbearers will be George Green, Mike Heffley, Clarence Holt, Louis Kirkendall, Johnny Graf, and Greg Gibson. Honorary pallbearers are Earl White, John Paul Mathis, Jonathan Cooper, and Kyler Graf.
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Zahra Erickson
April 2, 2010
Sherrie, Sean and Shannon,
Things that come to mind when I think of Bo...Washing dishes at the RCI building after family get togethers; praying for those meals before we began to eat; juicy, yellow watermelon; teasing my mom about her orneriness (he had the best stories about her); and yelling at us kids when we were small and entirely too loud and rowdy.
Gary and I will celebrate our first anniversary on Sunday. I will never forget Bo placing his coat on a chair for me while I was having my picture made - all because I yelled "I'm not sitting on that chair because it will get my dress dirty."
I was blessed to call him uncle and friend.
Dennis Brownfield
March 16, 2010
Sherry & family
I'll miss my high school coach, Coach made me some of what I am today, and I must say thanks, I ask for God's care for you all during this time. Hope to see you, Sherry soon, maybe at work.
Doris Jenkins
March 9, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Coach Stewart. I know the pain of losing your "other half" and thats exactly what it feels like. Cherish the memories you made together.
The Jenkins...........Doris, Sherry, Jeannie, Joy, and Angie
March 9, 2010
My thoughts are with you today. I often remember the long ago days when the Stewart family added so much to my life. Mary O'Brink Schaffer
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March 7, 2010
Sorry for your loss.Thinking of you.From Janie Lee.
Stephanie Stewart Belt
March 7, 2010
I am proud to have had such a special man as my uncle, we will miss you uncle Bo.
March 6, 2010
Taking our daughters over to visit Dancer and feed him when we were over at Pa Paw Wood's house to visit. Thompson's Fort Wayne, IN
March 6, 2010
Sherrie: Ron and I are thinking of you and your family at this sad time of your life. Our prayers are with you. Ron Hoffman & Ruth Newman
March 6, 2010
Sherrie Ron and I are thinking of you and your family at this sad of your life.Our prayers are with you. Ron Hoffman and Ruth Newman
pam cox
March 6, 2010
Bolin had such a big heart and he really put his heart and soul into the benefits for the Western Ar Children's Foundation benefit coon hunts. Bolin was always there every year for fifteen years to help get it all together. His love of people and children will always be remembered. He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with Sherrie and the kids. Pam Cox
Corey Mendenhall
March 5, 2010
Coach Stewart
you will always carry on a legacy in my life and for all the things you've done for the Hackett School District. Thanks for all the time and contributions you made during my High School years.
Amanda Jones-Shelton
March 5, 2010
Mr. Stewart was such a sweet, loving, funny, & caring man. He definitely made his mark and influenced many students during his time at Westside High School. He was loved by many, and will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family for I know they are grieving over the loss of such a wonderful man.
Donna Vaughn
March 5, 2010
I was so sorrry to hear about Bolin's death. He and Olin were in my graduating class at Pleasant View School (1961).My name back then was Donna Magby. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May God comfort you as only he can. Donna Vaughn
Jenny Lou Boggs Gattis
March 5, 2010
After having said goodbye to my friend, teacher and Coach this evening, I looked around and saw there were many people that felt about him as I do...I love him and I honor him..he was such a special person to me and I cherish my memories of him. I know how much he loved his family and I am going to miss him very much..My thoughts and prayers are with those left behind..if I can ever help in any way, please let me know..I am listed in Charleston, Ar..home phone 479 965 7155....
Edwina Neubauer-Klee
March 5, 2010
Sherrie, Sean, and Shannon and family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We know that there is noting that can be said to sooth your hurt, we care and grieve with you. Coach Stewart was such a great influence on many of us at Hackett High School. He will never be forgotten and will always be thought of with much love and respect.
Lee Brammer
March 5, 2010
My family and I are praying for you during this time of loss. Although I never met Bolin, Shannon would speak of him and tell stories and they always brought a smile to my face. He sounded like a great Dad and Grandad.
Cecelia (Hodges) Jones
March 5, 2010
Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Coach was a very special man that had a way of always making you laugh and smile. He will be dearly missed by many.
Linda Proffitt
March 5, 2010
Uncle Bo, like Uncle Odie, impacted my decision to become an English teacher.
I will remember him as a loving, unassuming gentle man who had the strength of his convictions to make a positive impression on everyone he met. Yes, definitely our loss is heaven's gain. I will miss you, Uncle.
Aunt Sherrie, Sean, and Shannon and family, you are all in my prayers.
Gerald Haltom
March 5, 2010
I first met Mr. Stewart in the Fall of 1993. I was finishing up my student teaching and he needed to hire a teacher in the middle of the school year. He interviewed me and recommended me to be hired at Westside. I am still at Westside, thanks to Mr. Stewart. Whenever I have run into him since he left Westside, he has always taken time to ask how everything was going. He was always genuinely concerned about how I was doing and how my teaching career was going. He will be missed by all who have known him. Your family will be in my prayers during this time. Gerald Haltom
Tammy Stone (Jones)
March 5, 2010
My prayers are with the family..I will always remember Coach Stewart from Hackett High School..He was a wonderful teacher ..He will be missed.. And Always Remembered.
Neal Perrin
March 5, 2010
When I came to Hackett to educate, a gentleman made it a point to come and visit my office. Bolin introduced himself and shared information that would prove to be invaluable in order for me to understand the children and people of Hackett. A friendship began from this first encounter, and I feel blessed to call Bolin Stewart my friend...but, I also feel robbed that I only had this friendship for 5 plus years. Please know that I am in prayer for your family and have asked God to send an Angel to assist with your healing process. Shakespeare said it best, "Cowards die many times before their death; the valiant never taste death but once." Take Bolin's valiant strength forward and use his strength for one another as you search for ways to heal from this tragic loss.
Star :Locklear
March 5, 2010
Dear Sherrie,Sean,& Shannon,
We are so sorry. Bolin touched so many lives and everyone has a story about Coach Stewart and how he played a part in their life. We remember him at School, Coaching and also his bus driving days from the time our children were in school right on to our grandchildren.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God put his arms around you and comfort you at this difficult time.
Star & Ward Locklear
Judy Hardgrave
March 5, 2010
Mr. Stewart was a wonderful Christian person, friend, and principal. His Christian influence made WHS a better place. He always had a kind word and sincere concern for you--always willing to help you in any way. Even after leaving WHS he would return to
visit making sure he spoke to everyone that he knew. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Lean on the Lord and He will give you peace and comfort.
Debbie Dean Allison
March 5, 2010
So sorry for your loss, Coach will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Mickle-Bourge
March 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family... Knowing Bolin and the rest of the family all my life it is like losing a part of the family... I know he will be missed dearly... If there is anything I can do during this time of loss please don't hesitate to let me know... My heart goes out to you Shannon and Sean because losing a father will take time to understand and accept... and also to Sherry losing a part of your life of 41 years will not be easy but in time things will get better... God Bless you all!
Judy Rofkahr
March 5, 2010
In deciding whom to hire for principal of Westside High School, teachers were sent to interview former co-workers. One teacher shared her experience by noting that everyone was unwilling for Mr. Stewart to leave and one co-worker had tears in her eyes. We soon found out why they didn't want him to leave. In my own experience as secretary for Westside School I never worked for anyone more kind, caring, and supportative. It was very obvious that here was a special man who loved our God, his family, and his fellowman. We are the poorer for his passing.
Doris Hudson
March 5, 2010
Aunt Sherrie, Sean, Shannon and family:
You are all in our prayers during this most difficult time. Uncle Bo will be so missed and in our hearts forever. So many memories and such a good Uncle and man. We love you all.
Doris and girls
Vickie Golden
March 5, 2010
Dear Stewart family.....Bolin was my Uncle Olin's twin brother and he will be truly missed. We truly considered him a part of our family as we did the entire Stewart family. An amazing man that touched the lives of many people! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Sincerely
Steve and Vickie Golden
March 5, 2010
Mr. Stewart was a great principal. He was a fair and loving adminstrator. He always had his Bible on his desk. I enjoyed working for him, and visiting with him at Westside / Hackett basketball games after he left. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, but I know he's in a better place and watching out for all of us. Debbie Johnson (Westside High School Music Teacher, Coal Hill)
Shelia (Farrar) Clopton
March 5, 2010
I was very sad when I heard of Coach Stewart's passing. He was a great teacher, basketball coach and friend. He had such a great personality and a way of making you laugh, even when he was making us run 20 laps around the gym. He will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and I pray that God will comfort you.
Johnna & Johnny Morrow
March 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cindy Boster
March 5, 2010
I know sorry don't mean alot at time like this so i would just like to say that Coach Stewart will live forever in the lifes he touched, and I know there are many of us who were influnced and touched by this man who was a friend, teacher and advisor to many. If nothing else can ease this pain you are feeling at this time in your lifes just know that Coach is everywhere you look, he was such a huge part of the Hackett community, from the school to the gym to the ball fields and in each face of a past student you can be assured they were in someway touched by the presence of this man in their lifes. I for one know i will never forget Coach and have many memories of him that I will hold onto forever, May God Bless and be with each of you at this time.
Janis Stewart-Pipkins
March 5, 2010
Bolin was such a kind, caring, genuine man. He was loved and respected by everyone that knew him. He will be missed by many...but our loss is heaven's gain.
Chrisman
March 5, 2010
There wasn't a time if my sons or myself were in Mr. Stewart's presence, that he didn't make his way to us to shake our hands or give us a personal, sincere hug. We will always remember him in that way, and I appreciate his friendship with my sons and myself while he was an administrator at Westside and the years after. My prayers go to his family as I know how truly missed he will be. But always remember "you" were his special words of joy he shared with us when we had our catch up times. He loved each of you so very much....and now he is safe, secure, and waiting to reunite with you at a later date. I do pray for your peace and strength to get through this hard time. God Bless you today and always.
The Chrisman Family (Bill, Merrie, Kris, Adam & Caleb)
Brian Tankersley
March 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Coach Stewart touched my life and I know he touched the lives of so many others. Thank You for being there for me "Coach".
Brett and Stephanie Locklear
March 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family .
Jamie Gramlich
March 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during your time of sorrow. Coach could always bring a smile to your face. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Jamie Wright Gramlich
Glenda Marvel
March 4, 2010
Mr. Stewart had a bold impact on my teaching career at WHS as well as my personal life. Looking at the picture of our adorable firstborn grandchild, Bolin remarked, "She's as ugly as a mud fence." Judging my initial reaction , he started laughing. Oftentimes throughout the years, Bolin Stewart would remind me and whoever happened to be near of how he had shocked his high school English teacher.
My heart is heavy because of the death of Bolin, but I know he is sitting at the right hand of Jesus Christ at this moment helping to prepare a place for his loved ones and friends to be with him one day.
Ken Huffman
March 4, 2010
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Eli Huffman
I am so Sorry. Bolin was my only friend in Arkansas. No way for me to explain how much I'll miss him, and how sorry I am for your loss.
Ken Huffman
Lisa Hamby Gough
March 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Coach Stewart was one of my favorite teachers. Lisa Hamby Gough
Carman Gibson
March 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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