He was born June 7, 1940 to Lloyd and Mafrey (Powell) Stewart in Big Hill, KY. He was united in marriage to Ida Shelley who survives at the home.
Benny served in the US Army, was a Vietnam Veteran, and a Purple Heart recipient.
He is survived by two sons, Brian (Candace) Stewart of Burleson TX, and Bobby Stewart of Sand Gap KY; three daughters, Brenda Stewart of Burleson TX, Donna and Renauta Stewart of Sand Gap KY, and one sister, Betty (Amos) Anglin of Berea KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Debo Funeral Home in Holts Summit with Kenneth Shelley officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Summit Memorial Park. Family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 pm until time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society c/o Debo Funeral Home, 10920 Old Hwy. 54N, Holts Summit, MO 65043
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Arrangements under the direction of Debo Funeral Home, Holts Summit, MO.
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