JESSE STEWART, 100 years of age of Grundy, VA, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at his home following a short illness. Born April 17, 1912 in Praise (Elkhorn City), KY, he was the son of the late William Henderson and Luvicey (Vicey) Mullins Stewart. He was a resident of Buchanan County most of his life and was of the Christian Faith. He was a graduate of the National Radio Institute in Washington, D.C. A former miner and power company lineman, he was a former employee of the Harman Mining Company. He joined the Army Air Corps in June 1941, serving in England and Africa in the 319^th Bomb Group. He received numerous medals and honors, including the Oak Leaf Cluster, and was awarded a star by Gen. Doolittle following the Tokya raid.

In 1946, he opened his own radio and electric service business, running Stewart’s Radio & TV Service until his retirement in 1977. He was a self-publisher, having transcribed numerous county census books with the help of his wife and was a Kentucky Colonel. Jesse was VA president of the Big Sandy Valley Historical Society and was a member of the Dickenson County Historical Society and SW VA Historical Society. A former Quartermaster of Childs Gentry Post 7360 of the VFW, he also served as Officer in the Grundy Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol and Member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Leah Mullins Stewart, May 2007; 3-Sisters: Ollie Belle Stewart, Shirley Stewart and Natsu Evelyn McClanahan; and 3-Brothers: George Washington Stewart, General Baxter Stewart and Clarence Stewart.

He is survived by 4-Daughters: Gracie Jessceah Clevinger, Maxie, VA, Lynda Christine (Roger) Mayhorn, Compton Mountain, VA, Marsha Fay (Joe) Tolbert, Fayetteville, NC, Flora Irene (Ernest J. “Bink”) Rush, Lovers Gap, VA, 1-Son: Jesse Elliot Stewart of the Home, 1-Brother: Clinard Stewart, Elkhorn City, KY, 4-Grandsons: Tommy (Tina) Clevinger, Maxie, VA, Wayne Clevinger, Maxie, VA, Louie Clevinger, Jr., Maxie, VA, Sean Joseph Stewart (Lindsay) Tolbert, Aberdeen, NC, 1-Great-Grandson: Caleb Elijah Tolbert, Aberdeen, NC

Also, survived by numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services for JESSE STEWART will be conducted Monday, December 17, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Evg. Clint Stewart officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Sunday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.          

Active Pallbearers will be Jesse Elliot Stewart, Roger Mayhorn, Joe Tolbert, Ernest J. “Bink” Rush, Tommy Clevinger, Wayne Clevinger, Louie Clevinger, Jr. and U.S. Army Captain Sean Joseph Stewart Tolbert.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Nephews, Dr. J.P. Sutherland, Jr. and Dr. Clint Sutherland.

Full Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Members of Childs Gentry Post No. 7360 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.