Andrew "A.J." Stewart
Andrew “AJ” Stewart, 39 of Sharpsville died at 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Frankfort on May 12, 1977 to Gary & Beverly (McFarland) Stewart. He had previously lived in Lexington and Kirklin before moving to Sharpsville. On August 7, 2004 AJ married Sondra Woods and she survives.
AJ was a Senior Research Associate for DuPont Pioneer working in their Windfall station. He was a member of Hills Baptist Church where he had served as Head Deacon. AJ was a Past Grand Master of Pickard Lodge #690. He was a 1995 graduate of Frankfort High School, received his BS in Agronomy from Purdue University in 1999 and his Master’s from the University of Illinois in 2003.
Survivors besides his wife Sondra include two daughters, Lillian and Isabella at home; his parents Gary & Beverly Stewart, Frankfort; his maternal grandfather, Eugene McFarland and his wife Patty of rural Tipton County; one sister, Courtney Fredenburg , her husband Travis and their children Drew and Alex, all of Middletown; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Roger & Nancy Woods, Reynolds; one brother-in-law and his wife John & Amy Woods and their children Ava and Blaine, all of Remington.
The funeral service for AJ will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 27 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton, with Rev. Charles Cole presiding. Burial will follow in Normanda Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday with a Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions in AJ’s honor may be made to an education fund for his daughters C/O Wells Fargo Advisors at Isgrigg Financial Strategies, 1309 S. Jackson Street, Frankfort, Indiana, 46041.
My heart and prayers go out to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Gary, Beverly, Courtney & family, we are heartbroken for your loss of A. J. Only recently did we learn of his illness.
Words cannot express our feelings.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your families.
We love you all.🙏🏻❤️
Gary and Beverly and family,
So shocked to read of your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for you all.
So sorry for your loss.
We are heart broken for your loss of A.J. Can’t imagine your pain. So very sorry, ❤️
Heart broken over your loss of A.J. Heaven has been blessed. (((HUGS))) ❤️
AJ was a shinning light in the world. A blessing to us all. He will be missed. God bless all of his family.
Sending my condolences and prayers for the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss..
Susan McFarland Carter
I knew A.J from collaborations at the Pioneer, New Holland Center . Watched his career grow and florish, and the world shall miss his contributions. I am so sorry to hear of his death. My kind thoughts and prayers to the family he left behind.
Praying for AJ’s family and friends.
I’m so sorry for your great loss. You will all be in my prayers.
Dear Sondra, children & Stewart family,
We remember your darling AJ from his time in college with our daughter, Erin Marlow @ Champaign. AJ was a kind, fun loving, intelligent man. We feel very privileged to have known his wonderful being. Please know that today & in the times to come, you will all remain in our hearts and prayers. Please accept our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Respectfully, Sharon & Randy
Gary, Bev, Courtney, and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Nothing I can say or do can even come close to expressing how it feels when you lose someone you love so much. My heart breaks for you all. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers today and everyday. AJ will live on inside of each and everyone of you forever. You will always have such wonderful memories of him and he will live on inside your two beautiful granddaughters forever.
“When someone we love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE.”
Sending you all love and hugs!! 💜
Gary, Bev, Courtney and family,
So sorry to hear about A.J. Wanted you to know I am thinking about you all .
Our deepest and heart felt sorrows he will be greatly missed. He was a great man and we are greatly saddened at his loss we pray God will help you through these trying times.
So very sorry for your loss. May your memories of AJ bring you peace. Prayers from the Heuer Family (George, Cheryl & Jarod.)
To Aj’s family, I worked with AJ for three years at the University of Kentucky. He was a kind man, full of life, always trying to help others. That’s the AJ I’m going to remember. I m deeply sorry for your loss , you are in my prayers. Virginia
Sending sincere sympathy and prayers to all the family. So sorry for your loss
Sondra,
I was not able to make it to the funeral today like I had planned. AJ was a phenomenal man, and a great friend. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers. AJ will certainly be missed!