Billy Jack Stewart

Cashiers, NC - Billy Jack Stewart, age 72, of Jodytown Road, Cashiers, NC, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Jackson County, the son of the late John Luther Stewart and Ollie Mae Moss Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donette Burnette Stewart. He had worked in construction as a painter. He was a US Veteran, having served in the National Guard. He loved to farm and was a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Karen Wooten and Donna Collins both of Greer, SC; a son, Brian Stewart of the home, two brothers, Odell Stewart of Jodytown, and John Edward Stewart of Pickens, SC; five grandchildren, Kimberly McConnell, Joshua Coggins, J. C. Gregg, Andrea Bryson and Richard McConnell; five great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands, with Rev. Johnny Norris officiating. Burial will be in Stewarts Burial Ground. Pallbearers will be Mitch Bryson, Brent Sprinkle, David Chastain, Harley Evitt, Richard McConnell, and Isaac Bumgarner.

The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.