James Samuel Stewart, 83, of Ellisville, MS passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Guardian Angels, Private Care Facility in Ellisville, MS. He was born Tuesday, August 29, 1939 in Ellisville, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Ellisville Funeral Home on 1204 B. Ave, Ellisville, MS. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM. The burial will take place in Ellisville City Cemetery in Ellisville, Mississippi. Bro. John Cockrell will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797

James Stewart, affectionally known as Sam was known for his athletic abilities. Sam played and coached many baseball and softball teams in Jones County throughout the years, leading several teams to the State Championships and World Series. Sam retired from Sanderson Farms as a Broiler Production Manager. Sam loved his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Stewart, father, JD Stewart;  mother, Annie Lambert Stewart and one brother, LD Stewart.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Stewart; daughters, Jamie Hughes (James), Shannon Stewart and Beverly Gilder (Stacy), as well as one granddaughter, Kasey Hughes.

Pallbearers will be Roger Wood, Keith Buckhaults, Chris Clark, Andrew Clark, Randall Buckhaults and Lance Stewart.

Honorary pallbearer will be Marvin Montgomery

Special music will be performed by Lauren Stewart.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com