James "Jim" Perry Stewart

James “Jim” Perry Stewart, 79, of Kokomo, passed away at 11:33 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital 86th Street in Indianapolis. He was born January 22, 1947, in St. Marys, West Virginia, to Gale and Dessie (Morris) Stewart. On September 14, 1968, he married Constance “Connie” Rautenbusch, at Faith United Methodist Church in Kokomo, and she survives.

Jim graduated from Lost Creek High School in West Virginia in 1964. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967, including service in Vietnam, and attained the rank of SP4. After returning home, Jim started a career with General Motors as a job setter, where he worked for over thirty years before retiring. He went on to work part-time at Meijer for an additional 11 years before retiring a second time. Jim was a talented woodcarver and an active member of the Eastern Woodland Carvers Club in Converse. He was also a dedicated member of the VFW.

In addition to his wife, Connie Stewart, survivors include his son, Brian (Melanie) Stewart; grandchildren, Alli Sharp, A.J. Stewart, David Stewart, and Stephen Stewart; great-grandchildren, Will Sharp, Abbi Sharp, and Liam Stewart; and nieces, Nila Myers and Tammy Yoakum.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marjorie Armstrong.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Albright Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the Eastern Woodland Carvers Club, 101 S. Jefferson St., Converse, IN 46919, with Pastor Jeff Newton officiating. Contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to the Eastern Woodland Carver’s Club or the VFW. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, Kokomo.

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