Obituary for Richard E. Stewart

Richard E. Stewart, age 87 of Forest died Thurs. Dec. 7, 2023 at Serenity Spring Senior Living, Arlington.  He was born Apr. 7, 1936 to the late William F. Sr. & Geneva L. (Weber) Stewart.  He married Mary Barbara Spencer and she passed on Aug. 19, 1980, he then married Doris Claybaugh and she passed Nov. 21, 2019.

Mr. Stewart is survived by children Patricia Hale, Tim (Eleanor) Claybaugh, neice June Boose, grandchildren Tiffany (Brett) Retterer, Brandy (Brian) Sibold, Brittany (Joshua) Rudasill, Wes (Nicki) Hale, Erica (Craig) Eibling, Erin (Chad) Birnesser, BJ Zimmerman, Richie (Nikki Wykes) Boose, Courtney (Kyle) Linke, Megan (Gabe) Passet, 22 great grandchildren, brother Dale (Della) Stewart, sisters Hilda Boose, Wanda (Carl) Fox.  He was preceded in death by 3 brothers William, John, Robert Stewart, a stepson Jeff Claybaugh, and a special nephew Randy Boose.

He was a lifetime grain and livestock farmer.  Mr. Stewart was a member of the Farm Bureau.  He enjoyed coon hunting, Kenton Coon Dog Trials, and camping and fishing in Canada each year.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30AM Tue. Dec. 12, 2023 in Jackson Center Cemetery with Rev. Rex Roth officiating.  Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:15AM Tue. Dec. 12, 2023 at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest.  Visit www.shieldsfh.com to send a condolence or to share a memory.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or to the charity of the donor’s choice in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843.