James (Jim) Robert Stuart, born October 31, 1952, in Granby, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2024, in his hometown. He was the son of John Kelly Stuart Sr. and Ora Maxine Ellis Stuart.

Jim was a proud graduate of East Newton High School. He married Carol L. Stuart on July 21, 1989, who preceded him in death on July 4, 2018. He later found love again with Delores Stuart, who survives him.

Jim dedicated 20 years to Neosho Pump, but his true passion lay in his role as a minister, a vocation he cherished for 40 years, touching countless lives through his faith and compassion.

He is survived by his children: James Robert Stuart, John (Shelia) Stuart, Ashley (Austin) Evans, William (Jennifer) Eytcheson, Shely (Doug) Gillmore, Crystal (Charles) Cranford, Nathan Butts, and James (Kristin) Butts. He was a beloved grandfather to numerous grandchildren. Jim is also survived by his brothers Joe (Jewel) Stuart, Mark (Vickie) Stuart, Steve Stuart, and his sister, Susie Bradley.

In addition to his wife, Carol and parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Tom Stuart and Christopher England, two grandsons, Ethan Stuart and Hunter Stuart, sister Mary Ogden, and brothers Dave Stuart and John Stuart.