Robert E. Stewart, 90, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 12:57 A,M, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home in Jasonville. He was born December 5, 1930 in Jasonville, IN to Robert Herman Stewart and Alice M. (Shearer) Stewart.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Loda P. Stewart of Jasonville, IN whom he married on November 25, 1959 ; children, Geraldine A. Barnett (Bud) of Clinton, IN, David L. Stewart of Austin, TX, Cathy A. Bilyeu of Lyons, IN, Jerry E. Stewart (Ramona) of Jasonville, IN; grandchildren – 12; great-grandchildren – 10; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert “Bobby” Stewart; 1st wife, Cela May Jackson; grandparents, George Evan and Cora Bonham; sister, Marion Secrest.

Robert graduated from Midland High School and then from Vincennes University. He was a member of Dugger Masonic Lodge# 721 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute, Zorah Shrine, Sullivan County Shrine Club, O.E.S. Sullivan Lodge# 188 and Hymera Lodge# 289. Robert retired from G.E. in Linton after 33 years of service as a Tool & Die man.

Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 South Meridian Street; Jasonville, Indiana. Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 9 P.M. Friday and 9 A.M. until service time Saturday at the Funeral Home. Funeral Services are 11 A.M. Saturday, May 22, 2021 with Pastor Phillip Bilyeu officiating. There will be a Masonic Memorial Service at 7 P.M. Friday.

Interment will be at Antioch Cemetery near Dugger, IN.