Mr. Edwin "Ed" Dale Stewart, age 73, passed away at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN on Friday evening, August 20, 2021 after a long battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Ed was born on January 1, 1948 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Wallace "Wally" and Mary "Louise" Stewart. He attended St. Bernard's Catholic School, then graduated from Waynetown High School in 1966. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1967 - 1969. While serving in the US Army, Ed attended ANCOC - Non-Commissioned Officer Candidate School.  He was an E6 Staff Sergeant.  He received many awards while serving his country. While in Vietnam he was a tank commander.  Ed received the Purple Heart after injuries sustained while in combat.

He married Elizabeth "Libby" McKeown in 1970. Together they raised three children, Amy (Tim) Nichols, Tammy (Eugene) Adams, and Jeff Stewart (Melissa Hoffman). Also surviving are his sister, Debbie Threlkeld and Lady Friend of 12 years, Carla Watson. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins, three grandchildren - Kayla (Chris) McCormick, Mackenzie Adams, and Mason Adams, and four great grandchildren.

He was self-employed, owning and operating an automotive repair shop, then Eastside Auto Parts salvage yard. He worked there until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church where he served as an usher for many years. Ed loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.  He and his wife loved hosting family get-togethers.  He was a proud member of the Vietnam Veterans Association and the DAV Chapter 103.  He enjoyed stock car racing, restoring his 1932 Ford Coupe and working at his garage.  He was a member of a pit crew, enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Indianapolis Colts, and attending Vietnam Veteran reunions across the country.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Libby, his sister Barb Bowles, his brother-in-law, Mike Threlkeld and his nephew Rick Blodgett.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, August 26 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery with full military honors provided by Byron Cox American Legion Post #72. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday at Hunt and Son Funeral Home.