He was born on March 10, 1936 to Emily and Vernon Stuart in Chickasha, OK.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janett; his son, Dr. John W. Stuart: his daughter, Kristin S. Griffin (James), and two grandchildren, Caroline and Jack.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 6, 2015 at 11:00am at Cotten Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Greenleaf Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be made the Stuart family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.
