Leland Wayne Stew Stewart

Leland Wayne Stew Stewart, 81, Anderson, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007, at Clarian West Medical Center in Avon following a four month illness.
He was born on July 20, 1925, in Lebanon, Indiana to James and Verna (Price) Stewart.
He graduated from Anderson High School in 1943 and served in the U. S. Coast Guard.
Leland retired in 1978 from Guide Division of General Motors after over 30 years of employment.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lapel Lions Club, and the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Betty J. (Jones) Stewart; one daughter, Vickie J. (husband, Terry) Bennett of Plainfield; two grandsons, Anthony A. Bennett of Wilmington, NC, and Thomas C. Bennett of Temple, TX; three great-grandchildren, Micala, Cade, and Callie Bennett; and a nephew, Robert Jones of Dallas, TX.
He was preceded in death by, his parents; one brother, Leonard Stewart; and two sisters, Dorthea Withers, and Wilma Rone.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Friday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Rev. Evan Lash officiating. Burial will follow in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lapel Lions Club.

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