James V. Stewart, M.D.

James V. Stewart, MD, age 99, of Massillon, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 31, at Country Lawn Nursing Home in Navarre, OH. Born in Wampum, PA, on May 25, 1907, he was he son of Vincent Wade Stewart and Vern May Martin. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corp as a flight surgeon from 1942 to 1945. Dr. Stewart attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA and later graduated from Case Western Reserve Medical School in Cleveland. He established his medical practice in 1936 in Massillon and specialized in eye, ear, nose, and throat medicine for over 60 years, finally closing his practice in 1994. He will be remembered for the personal attention he provided to hundreds of patients over the years. His generosity of spirit and dedication to the medical profession is legendary. This was evident through his volunteer service to Massillon State Hospital and Apple Creek State Hospital. Dr. Stewart attended First Methodist Church in Massillon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Leone Lunde, his son James V. Stewart, Jr., and his wife of 55 years, Evelyn Mae Stewart, who passed away in 1991. Survivors include his daughters Joan Kay Chapin and Judith Lynn Wood, eleven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his good friend Ms. Elnora Malzahn who served as his office nurse throughout his entire medical career. Dr. Stewart was a loving and generous father, grandfather and friend. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the ARNOLD-LYNCH FUNERAL HOME with Dr. William R. Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at funeral home on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral on Wednesday, January 3. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the First Methodist Church in Massillon. Arnold-Lynch- A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839 www.arnoldlynch.com