Hugh A. Stewart

SERVICES: Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 21, 2009 at Stratford Cemetery in Stratford, Texas with Larry Norris, nephew of Mr. Stewart, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Hugh A. Stewart was born May 4, 1923 in Donley County to John A. and Vivian Stewart. Hugh passed away on September 19, 2009 at home after a long illness. Hugh married Billie Ann Ellison on May 27, 1951 in Stratford. Mr. Stewart graduated from West Texas State College with a Masters of Education in 1955. He was a teacher, coach, and principal in Stratford, Armstrong, and Sunray before retiring after 40 years. In his younger years he loved to coach Little League baseball and enjoyed watching his sons and grandchildren play sports. Hugh and Billie moved to Pampa in 2001. His hobbies included building birdhouses, chapels, and other wood crafts and enjoyed giving them to family and friends. Hugh was a loving husband, father, and PaPa and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.SURVIVORS: He is survived by his wife of 58 years, sons John of Pampa, and William (Sparky) and wife Donna of Gruver. His daughter Diane Lee and husband Tony of Enid, OK. Grandchildren: Nikki and Brady Hart of Gruver, Wade and Brooke Stewart of Gruver and Krista and Ryan Bramhall of Manhattan, KS. Hugh was blessed with his first two great grandchildren: Case A. Stewart of Gruver, and Rylan Robert Bramhall of Manhattan, KS. He is also survived by sisters: Peggy Stewart and Johnnie Polk both of Amarillo. Brother-in-law: Donnie Ellison and wife Martha of Stratford. Special friends: Debbie and Greg Davis of Pampa, Dean and Marlene Bryan of Sunray, Addie Callan, and Gwen Douthit of Pampa, and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Denise, Sandy, and BSA Hospice for all the love and care and being there whenever needed. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, and a very special grandson, Kurt Lee. MEMORIALS: BSA Hospice, 806 N. Sumner, Pampa, Texas 79065, or Good Sam's, 309 N. Ward, Pampa, Texas 79065, or favorite charity.