Dr. James V. Stewart, 90, longtime Dunbar optometrist, was born Sept. 6, 1917, and passed away on Monday, May 5, 2008, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
He began practice in 1949 and welcomed his son-in-law, Dr. Steven W. Odekirk and daughter, Dr. Nancy S. Odekirk into practice with him in 1988. Up until his death, Dr. Stewart still came to the office, Dunbar Eye Associates, and enjoyed visiting with patients and adjusting and dispensing glasses.
Born in Charleston, Dr. Stewart was a lifelong resident of Dunbar and just this past year had moved to the Ridgemont at Edgewood Summit. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served during seven campaigns and was discharged as a Master Sergeant. After returning from the war, he graduated from Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago and began his practice in Dunbar.
He was an avid golfer and bowler and was a jazz enthusiast, having played trombone in the Shrine band, beginning at the age of 50. He loved his music and enjoyed hosting a jazz party each spring.
Dr. Stewart was a lifetime member of Humphreys Memorial United Methodist Church and since moving to Charleston had been attending Christ Church United Methodist with his daughter and family.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Mary Macel Payne Stewart; his parents, Carroll and Lillian Stewart; his brother, Frank Stewart; and sister, Alma Stewart Dawson.
He is survived by his son-in-law and daughter, Steve and Nancy Odekirk and his two grandchildren, Connor and Lillian Odekirk.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful "family" of staff and friends at the Ridgemont where Dr. Stewart has lived this past year. You have each been a blessing and will never be forgotten.
Also a special thank you to the extraordinary staff at CAMC Memorial Hospital 3 West and the MICU unit for their gracious and loving care in the last week of Dr. Stewart's life.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, May 10, at noon at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Dr. Randy Flanagan officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301.
He began practice in 1949 and welcomed his son-in-law, Dr. Steven W. Odekirk and daughter, Dr. Nancy S. Odekirk into practice with him in 1988. Up until his death, Dr. Stewart still came to the office, Dunbar Eye Associates, and enjoyed visiting with patients and adjusting and dispensing glasses.
Born in Charleston, Dr. Stewart was a lifelong resident of Dunbar and just this past year had moved to the Ridgemont at Edgewood Summit. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served during seven campaigns and was discharged as a Master Sergeant. After returning from the war, he graduated from Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago and began his practice in Dunbar.
He was an avid golfer and bowler and was a jazz enthusiast, having played trombone in the Shrine band, beginning at the age of 50. He loved his music and enjoyed hosting a jazz party each spring.
Dr. Stewart was a lifetime member of Humphreys Memorial United Methodist Church and since moving to Charleston had been attending Christ Church United Methodist with his daughter and family.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Mary Macel Payne Stewart; his parents, Carroll and Lillian Stewart; his brother, Frank Stewart; and sister, Alma Stewart Dawson.
He is survived by his son-in-law and daughter, Steve and Nancy Odekirk and his two grandchildren, Connor and Lillian Odekirk.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful "family" of staff and friends at the Ridgemont where Dr. Stewart has lived this past year. You have each been a blessing and will never be forgotten.
Also a special thank you to the extraordinary staff at CAMC Memorial Hospital 3 West and the MICU unit for their gracious and loving care in the last week of Dr. Stewart's life.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, May 10, at noon at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Dr. Randy Flanagan officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301.
Dr. James V. Stewart, 90, longtime Dunbar optometrist, was born Sept. 6, 1917, and passed away on Monday, May 5, 2008, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
He began practice in 1949 and welcomed his son-in-law, Dr. Steven W. Odekirk and daughter, Dr. Nancy S. Odekirk into practice with him in 1988. Up until his death, Dr. Stewart still came to the office, Dunbar Eye Associates, and enjoyed visiting with patients and adjusting and dispensing glasses.
Born in Charleston, Dr. Stewart was a lifelong resident of Dunbar and just this past year had moved to the Ridgemont at Edgewood Summit. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served during seven campaigns and was discharged as a Master Sergeant. After returning from the war, he graduated from Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago and began his practice in Dunbar.
He was an avid golfer and bowler and was a jazz enthusiast, having played trombone in the Shrine band, beginning at the age of 50. He loved his music and enjoyed hosting a jazz party each spring.
Dr. Stewart was a lifetime member of Humphreys Memorial United Methodist Church and since moving to Charleston had been attending Christ Church United Methodist with his daughter and family.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Mary Macel Payne Stewart; his parents, Carroll and Lillian Stewart; his brother, Frank Stewart; and sister, Alma Stewart Dawson.
He is survived by his son-in-law and daughter, Steve and Nancy Odekirk and his two grandchildren, Connor and Lillian Odekirk.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful "family" of staff and friends at the Ridgemont where Dr. Stewart has lived this past year. You have each been a blessing and will never be forgotten.
Also a special thank you to the extraordinary staff at CAMC Memorial Hospital 3 West and the MICU unit for their gracious and loving care in the last week of Dr. Stewart's life.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, May 10, at noon at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Dr. Randy Flanagan officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301.
He began practice in 1949 and welcomed his son-in-law, Dr. Steven W. Odekirk and daughter, Dr. Nancy S. Odekirk into practice with him in 1988. Up until his death, Dr. Stewart still came to the office, Dunbar Eye Associates, and enjoyed visiting with patients and adjusting and dispensing glasses.
Born in Charleston, Dr. Stewart was a lifelong resident of Dunbar and just this past year had moved to the Ridgemont at Edgewood Summit. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served during seven campaigns and was discharged as a Master Sergeant. After returning from the war, he graduated from Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago and began his practice in Dunbar.
He was an avid golfer and bowler and was a jazz enthusiast, having played trombone in the Shrine band, beginning at the age of 50. He loved his music and enjoyed hosting a jazz party each spring.
Dr. Stewart was a lifetime member of Humphreys Memorial United Methodist Church and since moving to Charleston had been attending Christ Church United Methodist with his daughter and family.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Mary Macel Payne Stewart; his parents, Carroll and Lillian Stewart; his brother, Frank Stewart; and sister, Alma Stewart Dawson.
He is survived by his son-in-law and daughter, Steve and Nancy Odekirk and his two grandchildren, Connor and Lillian Odekirk.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful "family" of staff and friends at the Ridgemont where Dr. Stewart has lived this past year. You have each been a blessing and will never be forgotten.
Also a special thank you to the extraordinary staff at CAMC Memorial Hospital 3 West and the MICU unit for their gracious and loving care in the last week of Dr. Stewart's life.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, May 10, at noon at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Dr. Randy Flanagan officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301.
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