Robert "Bob" Edwin Stewart

Robert “Bob” Edwin Stewart, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Majestic Care in Southport, Indiana. Born on January 12, 1940, in Blackford County, Indiana, Bob was the beloved son of the late Jonathan Plentipo and Alta Pauline (Miller) Stewart.

 A 1961 graduate of Yorktown High School, Bob proudly enlisted in the United States Army following graduation. During his service, he honed the skill of welding, a craft he pursued throughout his life. Bob was later employed by RCA/Thompson Consumers Electronics, where he worked for 23 years before retiring.

 Bob was a creative spirit and inventor, constantly designing and crafting unique items in the full-service machine shop he built at his home. He especially delighted in creating interactive play structures for children, which required physical effort and encouraged active fun. Bob frequently brought his creations to family reunions, setting them up in the backyard for everyone to enjoy.

 A lifelong member of the Church of Christ, Bob found joy in his faith, family, and constant tinkering.

 Bob is survived by his children: Angie (Ronnie) Hewitt of New Whiteland; Valarie Waller of Upton, KY; and Jeramy Stewart of Fayetteville, North Carolina; grandchildren: Jesse (Joanna) Wert, Jacob Wert, Kyle Waller, Eric Waller, Nathan Stewart, Kayla Williams, Evan Williams, Saphira Stewart, Robert Allen Stewart, and Samantha Jo Stewart, along with 7 great-grandchildren; sisters: Opal Clark, Trevia Utterback, and Rebecca Stewart, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, John Stewart; sisters, Alberta Ulmer, Beulah Hayden and Mary Mulcahey; two infant siblings, Mildred and Harold Stewart.

Services will be held at 11:00am Monday, December 2. 2024 at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home in Daleville with son-in-law and Minister Ronnie Hewitt officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association. You may express condolences or share memories of Bob at www.ballardandsons.com.