Feb. 28, 1940 - Oct. 1, 2023
John Calloway “Buddy” Stuart passed away Sun., Oct. 1, at Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah at the age of 83. He was born Feb. 28, 1940, in Union, Miss. to Johnny H. and Ora Bell Smith Stuart.
Buddy was an avid “fixer of broken things”. He loved his church, his family, and his community. He spent his life being a good husband, father, brother, friend, and neighbor. He loved hunting, riding motorcycles, and fast cars. Buddy is with his Jesus now. We miss him, but will see him soon.
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Buddy is preceded in death by his father and mother, Johnny and Ora Bell Stuart of Transylvania, La.; sister, Joy Ann S. Davidson of Transylvania; and niece, Elizabeth Davidson of Transylvania.
Buddy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Stuart of Transylvania; son, Michael Stuart and wife Nan of Vicksburg, Miss.; two sisters, Stevie S. Sturdivant and husband Ted of Lake Providence, La., and Janice S. Peterson and husband Pete of Transylvania; three brothers, Jimmy R. Stuart and wife Peggy of Transylvania; Jerry Stuart and wife Shirley of Vicksburg, and Terry Stuart and wife Marcia of Georgia; four grandchildren, Jett Wells and wife Krista of Nashville, Tenn., Kinsley Stuart of Jackson, Miss., Amanda Bridges of Sterlington, La., and Tyler Hunter and wife Courtney of Monroe, La.; and seven great-grandchildren, Kameron, Sailor, Easton, Hudson, Jaxx, Hayden, and Porter.
Funeral services for John “Buddy” Stuart will be held at 10 a.m., Thurs., Oct. 5, at Transylvania Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Eagles officiating. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Providence, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah.
Pallbearers will be Jett Wells, Tyler Hunter, Ricky Vining, Jimmy Stuart Jr., Brody Stuart, and Byron Vining. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Davidson, Charles Vining, Pete Peterson, Carl Tarver, and Ludia Westmoreland.
The family would like to thank Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home for all the help they gave in arranging the funeral service, Bro. Jeff Eagles and Christi of Transylvania Baptist Church for the support they gave during this difficult time, and Janice and Pete Peterson for their unwavering love and support throughout the years.
