Robert L. Stewart, 80, of Columbus, OH, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2014. He was born on October 1, 1933 in Portsmouth, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Sarah Stewart, sister, Marcella Scarbrough and brother, Donald Stewart.
He served in the U.S. Army and and retired from Simmons Mattress Company after 30 years of service. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and watching football. He was a big OSU Buckeye fan. He loved to sing old time hymns where he attended First Calvary Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving family includes, children, JeanAnne (Dennis) Avery of Bridgman, MI, Mary (Brian) Collins of Galloway, OH, Virginia (Larce) Thompson of Grove City, OH, Michael Stewart of Columbus, OH, grandchildren, Jeffrey Messer, Larce Thompson, Christy Dulaney, Misty Suttle, Joe Thompson, Jackie Stewart, Michelle Stewart, great-grandchildren, Matthias Dulaney, Alex Thompson, Leah Thompson and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6-8pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 and Wednesday, May 28 from 9-10am at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. A funeral service will be held at 10am, Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, OH.