Buddy Stuart
September 22, 1934 — July 2, 2020
BUDDY STUART
went to be with His Lord, early Thursday, July 2nd. He passed away at home, with his family in attendance while his nurse was singing praises and thanks to the Lord. He had a short but difficult battle with metastatic cancer. Buddy was born in Kansas City, Missouri (9/22/34) or Misery as he later called it. He is predeceased by his mother, Georgia Matthews Stuart Lee and father, Arvel Arthur Stuart Sr. and brother, Joe Stuart. He was married for 50 Years to Evelyn Ward Stuart who passed away in 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Stuart Shea (Brian) and his son, Darren Arthur Stuart (Rachelle) and his sister, Margaret Stuart Worrell (husband Clyde, deceased). His nieces and nephews, Leslie Worrell Journey (husband Alan, deceased), Paul Worrell (Lori), Suzanne Worrell Fraser (John), Rhett Stuart (Noemi), grand nieces and nephews, Daniel Worrell (Erin), Sarah Worrell Bilbra (Chris), Amanda Journey Ridgley (Robert), Matthew Jurney (Lauren), John, Alexandra, Ian Fraser; Cheyenne and Justin Stuart.
Buddy remarried Beverly Smith Stuart in 2005 and instantly merged our two families with the bond of love. His children grew to include, daughter, Tammie Harris (husband Marlon, deceased) and son, Ricky Ray. He is also survived by granddaughter, Danelle Harris McNew (D.R.), Kirstie Harris Wragg (Aaron) and great grandchildren, Ryder, Campbell, and Reagan McNew and Jaxson, Mikiah, and Kennedy Wragg.
Buddy found love again, recently with a lifelong church friend, Sherry Dubois. They shared such a zest for life, love for each other and love for Christ that they were inseparable.
Buddy lived a full active and adventurous life. He moved to Boynton Beach at age 13 from Missouri. His maternal grandparents owned a tourist stand on AIA. Buddy’s parents opened Stuarts Drive and his sister, Margaret, brother, Joe and he were soon free labor. Buddy graduated from Seacrest High School and lettered in football and basketball. Buddy joined the Naval Reserves, and soon after being married to his High School sweet heart, Evelyn, he was shipped overseas to serve on the air craft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. His tour of duty was the Mediterranean, France, Spain, Italy and Gibralter.
Upon return, he went to work with brother-in-law Clyde, a 30 year plus partnership with Metal Products of Palm Beach producing screen enclosures and storm shutters and railing.
Upon retirement, the real fun began. Buddy’s lifelong passion for sports led him to baseball umpiring. First Senior League, then High School then Junior College then on to the Major League Baseball Extended Spring Training for the Marlins, Cardinals and Mets. His favorite player and coach was Lou Brock, a fellow believer who held Bible study every day before the start of games. He invited Buddy to them and a bond was formed. They became life long friends. Dad loved Palm Beach Senior Softball and was a really good pitcher and had a pretty good batting average until recently in the 400’s.
Buddy’s biggest passion by far, was serving Jesus Christ and loving his Church Family. Buddy was a Deacon for many years, Superintendent for the church’s Sunday School and he helped found Christian Academy. He was also a greeter who made it a point to know everyone’s name and give out hugs. His new ministry for the church prior to COVID restrictions was to visit the members who were in the hospital or the nursing homes and make sure they were prayed for and felt the love of Christ and their fellow members. Buddy’s mission was to share Christ’s love anywhere anytime.
Funeral Services are at First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach on Saturday, July 11th at 11 am. Social distancing and masks please. For those who can’t attend, the plan is to live stream on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice or First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach, 301 North Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 in Buddy's memory.
went to be with His Lord, early Thursday, July 2nd. He passed away at home, with his family in attendance while his nurse was singing praises and thanks to the Lord. He had a short but difficult battle with metastatic cancer. Buddy was born in Kansas City, Missouri (9/22/34) or Misery as he later called it. He is predeceased by his mother, Georgia Matthews Stuart Lee and father, Arvel Arthur Stuart Sr. and brother, Joe Stuart. He was married for 50 Years to Evelyn Ward Stuart who passed away in 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Stuart Shea (Brian) and his son, Darren Arthur Stuart (Rachelle) and his sister, Margaret Stuart Worrell (husband Clyde, deceased). His nieces and nephews, Leslie Worrell Journey (husband Alan, deceased), Paul Worrell (Lori), Suzanne Worrell Fraser (John), Rhett Stuart (Noemi), grand nieces and nephews, Daniel Worrell (Erin), Sarah Worrell Bilbra (Chris), Amanda Journey Ridgley (Robert), Matthew Jurney (Lauren), John, Alexandra, Ian Fraser; Cheyenne and Justin Stuart.
Buddy remarried Beverly Smith Stuart in 2005 and instantly merged our two families with the bond of love. His children grew to include, daughter, Tammie Harris (husband Marlon, deceased) and son, Ricky Ray. He is also survived by granddaughter, Danelle Harris McNew (D.R.), Kirstie Harris Wragg (Aaron) and great grandchildren, Ryder, Campbell, and Reagan McNew and Jaxson, Mikiah, and Kennedy Wragg.
Buddy found love again, recently with a lifelong church friend, Sherry Dubois. They shared such a zest for life, love for each other and love for Christ that they were inseparable.
Buddy lived a full active and adventurous life. He moved to Boynton Beach at age 13 from Missouri. His maternal grandparents owned a tourist stand on AIA. Buddy’s parents opened Stuarts Drive and his sister, Margaret, brother, Joe and he were soon free labor. Buddy graduated from Seacrest High School and lettered in football and basketball. Buddy joined the Naval Reserves, and soon after being married to his High School sweet heart, Evelyn, he was shipped overseas to serve on the air craft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. His tour of duty was the Mediterranean, France, Spain, Italy and Gibralter.
Upon return, he went to work with brother-in-law Clyde, a 30 year plus partnership with Metal Products of Palm Beach producing screen enclosures and storm shutters and railing.
Upon retirement, the real fun began. Buddy’s lifelong passion for sports led him to baseball umpiring. First Senior League, then High School then Junior College then on to the Major League Baseball Extended Spring Training for the Marlins, Cardinals and Mets. His favorite player and coach was Lou Brock, a fellow believer who held Bible study every day before the start of games. He invited Buddy to them and a bond was formed. They became life long friends. Dad loved Palm Beach Senior Softball and was a really good pitcher and had a pretty good batting average until recently in the 400’s.
Buddy’s biggest passion by far, was serving Jesus Christ and loving his Church Family. Buddy was a Deacon for many years, Superintendent for the church’s Sunday School and he helped found Christian Academy. He was also a greeter who made it a point to know everyone’s name and give out hugs. His new ministry for the church prior to COVID restrictions was to visit the members who were in the hospital or the nursing homes and make sure they were prayed for and felt the love of Christ and their fellow members. Buddy’s mission was to share Christ’s love anywhere anytime.
Funeral Services are at First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach on Saturday, July 11th at 11 am. Social distancing and masks please. For those who can’t attend, the plan is to live stream on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice or First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach, 301 North Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 in Buddy's memory.
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