November 11, 1937 – January 10, 2025
Jimmie Mac Stewart was born on November 11, 1937, in Lenapah, Oklahoma, to Georgia (Stamps) and Turner Stewart. A longtime resident of Edmond, Oklahoma, Jim passed away on January 10, 2025.
He enjoyed a long happy life, always willing to share a laugh and unafraid of honest work. He was born and raised on a dairy farm in Nowata County and graduated from Lenapah High School in 1955. After graduation, he joined the Army, serving in Germany for two years. On February 29, 1964, he married Linda George. In 1968, Jim earned a business degree from Oklahoma City University.
Jim was proud to have served on the campaign staff for Oklahoma's first Republican governor, Henry Bellmon, and later worked to elect Governor Dewey Bartlett. His true passion, however, was his work as a general contractor and business owner. For 44 years, he owned and operated CSI Contracting, specializing in insurance restoration, and continued working until his retirement at the age of 84.
Above all, Jim's greatest pride was his family. He is survived by his children: Stacie Stewart; Jimmie Mac Stewart II and wife Michelle; Laura Reinhardt and husband Damion; and Charles Stewart and wife Amber. He was a devoted "Papa" to ten grandchildren: Jimmie Mac Stewart III, Melinda Stewart, Cael Reinhardt, Mikayla Stewart, Morgan Stewart, Sophia Reinhardt, Wyatt Reinhardt, Harvey Stewart, Avery Garman-Stewart, and Calvin Stewart. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy Davis, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Melinda (Mindy) Stewart; his parents, Georgia and Turner Stewart; and his brother, Joe Stewart.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held at Matthews Funeral Home, 601 S. Kelly Ave., Edmond, OK 73003, on Thursday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m.
Services will be live streamed and can be watched by clicking here .