Clinard Stewart, 91, of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Saturday March 21, 2015 at Pikeville Medical Center. Clinard was born November 20, 1923 to the late Henderson and Vicey (Mullins) Stewart. Besides his parents Clinard was preceded in death by his wife Alka Marie (Wright) Stewart as well as his siblings.
Clinard is survived by three sons; Bennett Stewart of Pikeville, KY, Clint Stewart of Breaks, VA, and Patrick Stewart of Lexington, KY, two daughters; Sheila Belcher of Pikeville, KY and Kim Wallace of Elkhorn City, KY, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Clinard was a proud WWII Veteran. He leaves behind family and friends that will miss him dearly.
Visitation will be held Sunday March 22, 2015 at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call after 6:00 PM. The funeral will be conducted Monday March 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM from the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Annie E. Young Cemetery, Shelbiana, KY.
I served with Clinard in the17t h airborne Division during WWII.He was a true gentleman and a fine paratrooper.We had many goood times before we went into Combat. After the war we remained friends for ver 70 years thru letters, phone calls and indirect e mail. Meeting originally as we did, I was fortunate to be a long time friend of the REBEL. . Joe Quade
Thank you for replying, Mr. Quade: I am one of Clinard’s son-in-laws: (I’ve been married to his oldest daughter, Sheila, for 42 years). The family greatly appreciates your thoughts and comments. He spoke of you — during the few times he would talk about the War.
(We didn’t know his nickname – the Rebel – until now)! We thank you!
I met Mr stewart through Kim many years ago he was a sweet man
Rip sir
Suzette sends prayers
Dear family I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man.
Thanks everyone for their kind words…Mr Quade it is a honor to know you and talk to you, because my Daddy talked so highly of you…You were a great friend and comrade to my dad and to me that can never be repaid..Your friendship was invaluable to my dad so if you ever need anything just let me know…Mike my husband was the one who found you for my dad after many years..I salute you sir and thank you for your service.. Kim