Donald James Stewart

Donald James Stewart, of Bandera, Texas passed away February 19, 2019. Don was born September 15, 1942 in Kingsville, Texas to Captain Loran James Stewart and Lena Mae Nix Stewart, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 30 years, Frannie McGill Stewart. Don is survived by his sister Peggy Walzel (Jerry) of Rio Hondo and his brother Paul (Dianne) Champagne of Fernie, British Columbia. He is also survived by his five children Sharlot Johnston of San Antonio, Shelly Woolley (Douglas) of New Braunfels, Scott Stewart (Laurie) of New Braunfels, Shawna Greenway (Matthew) of Richmond, CA, and Shay Stewart of New Braunfels, Texas. Don will be missed by his 12 grandchildren Grayson Stewart (Alyssa), Alexander Johnston, Joshua Stewart, Amber Stewart, Austin Johnston, Kourtney Stewart, Stewart Woolley, Sydney Stewart, Madeleine Greenway, Quentin Pipes, John Francis Greenway, and Easton Cook, and great grandson Archer Stewart. As well as several nieces and nephews. Don spent his life between two ranches in South Texas and Bandera, raising cattle and breeding race horses alongside his wife, Frannie. Don’s passion was hunting and fishing with family and friends. He was also a member and former Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge of Kingsville, The Texas Quarter Horse Association, and American Quarter Horse Association. The family would like to offer their appreciation and gratitude to his dear friend, Diane Hughes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Don’s memory to be made to The Brighter Days Horse Refuge of Pipe Creek, Texas. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.