March 28, 2024

Kevin B. Stewart

Oct. 2, 2018

Kevin B. Stewart, 52, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Newton, passed away suddenly Oct. 2, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born in Newton, Oct 18, 1965, to Jimmie D. Stewart and Theresa L. Stewart. He attended Newton schools and graduated from Newton High School as a part of the class of 1985. After briefly living in Cedar Falls, he moved back to Newton, and married Jackie Sutton (Livengood) in 1987, and worked at a variety of local companies. In 1989, his only child, Nathan J. Stewart, was born. After his divorce, he moved to Texas in search of warmer winters. He spent several years in Texas working in construction and on deep sea fishing boats. During his time in Texas, he met his wife, Virginia Cooper. In 2002, they relocated to the Poplar Bluff area and settled on a piece of land in the country, which he loved.

He is survived by his parents, Jimmie D. Stewart and Theresa L. (Jackson) Stewart; his wife, Virginia Cooper; his son, Nathan J. (Kaiti) Stewart; and sisters, Diana (Drew) Holmes and Jana (Bret) Berghoefer; along with a niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. A private memorial for his family will take place at a later date. The family requests no flowers or memorials, however, messages of condolences can be sent to his parents at their current residence, 3300 Charles J Miller Rd, McHenry, IL 60050.​