Gary Wayne Stewart, beloved husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with Lord and Savior on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1951 in Tipton to Charles Otis & Mary Elizabeth (Samuels) Stewart.
He was a 1969 graduate of Tipton High School. He continued his education at Purdue University where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Pharmacy. He was an active member of the Kappa Psi fraternity during his time at university. Gary spent most of his career at CVS Pharmacy in Frankfort before retiring in 2017. His commitment to his customers and employees was unwavering, even during the time the store was held up at gunpoint!
Gary’s faith was the cornerstone of his life. He was baptized at Hills Baptist Church when he was nine years old and continued to be an active member of the church holding many offices, including Deacon, Trustee, and Sunday School Teacher.
On November 9, 1974 he married Beverly Jean McFarland at Hills Baptist Church. This was the beginning of a lifelong relationship that was blessed with two children, Andrew “A.J.” Stewart and wife Sondra of Sharpsville and Courtney Fredenburg and husband Travis of Middletown. He was a fantastic Paps to Lillian Stewart, Isabella Stewart, Drew Fredenburg, and Alex Fredenburg. Gary enjoyed attending their sporting events, piano recitals, and 4-H contests. He loved taking family vacations, His favorites were Disney, Cancun, St. Louis, and Gatlinburg.
Gary is also survived by his siblings, Connie Campbell of Tipton, Dennis Stewart and wife Beth A. of Kempton, Brain Stewart and wife Beth E. of Tipton, one sister-in-law, Nancy Stewart.
He was preceded on death by his son Andrew Justin “A.J.” Stewart, two infant identical twins, a brother, Ted Stewart and a brother-in-law, Dwight Campbell.
Gary was a member of the Indiana Pharmaceutical Association and the John Purdue club. He always enjoyed cheering on Purdue, the Colts, Pacers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Gary was also a huge Roy Rogers and Dale Evans fan. Happy trails till we meet again!
Gary’s graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 at Normanda Cemetery with Rev. Dwight Herin presiding. Gary’s family would like to encourage everyone attending the service to wear something Purdue or Disney attire.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist the Stewart family during this difficult time. Online condolences may be offered on Gary’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial gifts to IU pancreatic cancer research. Memo line In Memory of Gary Stewart IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, PO Box 7072, Indianapolis, Indiana. 46207.