Robert "Bob" Harold Stewart

Robert Harold "Bob" Stewart, 88, of Lubbock, former longtime Snyder resident, died Thursday, February 20, at Heritage Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lubbock after a brief illness.

Memorial service for Mr. Stewart is set for Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Snyder. Rev. Buddy Payne, former pastor of the church will officiate, assisted by another first pastor of the church, Dr. Craig Curry, under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Born July 12, 1925 in Palacios to Mary Gillespie Stewart and David Harold "Bud" Stewart, Mr. Stewart served in the Army post-World War II as a peacekeeper in Japan and was awarded the Army of Occupation Victory Medal. He then graduated from the University of Houston with a petroleum engineering degree, and worked for Chevron SACROC in Snyder for 33 years. Before retirement he taught petroleum technology part-time at Western Texas College. Following retirement he worked with the Scurry County Appraisal District Review Board.

Mr. Stewart was a member of the Scurry County Masonic Lodge. He was also active in many fellowship activities at First United Methodist Church, where he also served on numerous committees, including the Administrative Committee. In appreciation for his service, the church presented him with the Cross and Flame Award in 1995.

Mr. Stewart enjoyed many hobbies including flower and lawn gardening, following current technological research and cooking. He supported Disabled Veterans and U.S. Deputy Sheriff's Association charitable organizations. Mr. Stewart was a devoted and loving husband, father, and family man.

He married JoAn Franklin Stewart in Midland on Dec. 21, 1962. Mrs. Stewart preceded him in death in 2007. He was also predeceased by infant twin sons, Paul and Jack Stewart, sister; Nancy Stewart Robinson, and his parents.

Survivors include a son, David S. Stewart of Lubbock, TX, daughter Mary Annette Woods of Santa Fe, NM; brother Frank Stewart of Palacios, TX and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.