Richard A. Stewart

Richard Stewart, 76, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning March 1, 2026 at his home. Richard was born March 14, 1949, in Kokomo, Indiana, the son of Hurbert and Adeline (Crick) Stewart. He lived a full life marked by unwavering patriotism, hard work, and a profound love for the outdoors and the simple pleasures in life.

At a young age, Richard enlisted in the United States Army, where he developed a deep sense of duty and patriotism that he carried with him throughout his life. Following his honorable discharge, he built a career in construction and readily performed any task there assigned to perfection.

Richard was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions, rooting them on through thick and thin. He found great pleasure in classic country music, often taking to the dance floor to do a bit of his own boot scootin’. Above all, he was a true hunter in every sense of the word; pursuing game in the woods, foraging for mushrooms, or searching for arrowheads. Being outdoors and close to nature gave him a sense of peace and fulfillment.

He leaves behind his daughter, Jessica who gave him two grandchildren, and his siblings Sharon, Sandra and Les, and his special lady, Charlotte Jackson, all of whom will miss him dearly.

Richard is welcomed to his heavenly home by his parents, his siblings Mary, Virginia, Patricia, Phillis, Connie, Floyd, Pete, Howard, Larry, Don, Ronnie and Donnie.

He will be laid to rest with military honors at Marion National Cemetery on Thursday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m. Donations may be made in Richard’s honor to American Legion Post #46 at 129 N. Independence St, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.

The staff of Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist Richard’s loved ones in their hour of need. Online condolences may be made on his obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.