Donald R. StewartMERCEDES, TX: Mercedes, TX - Donald R. Stewart, 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017. He was born on October 11th, 1934, to Edward and Madge Stewart in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He met the love of his life, Eleanor "Joyce", at church as a teenager. They were married April 25th, 1953 and would enjoy 64 years of marriage.Don and Joyce raised their 5 children in Ohio and moved to Texas in 1999. Don enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was probably best known for his determination, his love of golf and The Lord, as well as being the best handy man around. Don will always be remembered as a Christian man with strong Christian values and a very strong work ethic. He was a wonderful provider, role model, husband and father. He will be missed by all. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Madge Stewart, his brother Lester Stewart, and his sister, Zella Hendricks. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, his children Cheryl (Keith) Adams of Mercedes, TX, Randy (Teresa) Stewart of Jackson, TN, Patricia (Dan) Kooken of Hooksett, NH., Robin (Jamie) Hall of Mansfield, OH and Ed Stewart of Zanesville, OH, his grandchildren, Erin (John) Jones, Megan (Joseph) Stegall, Courtney Fields, Jay (Liz) Stewart, Jonathan (Angie) Stewart, Brandi (Robert) Callery, Sean Hall, Amber Hall, and Samuel Stewart, ten great grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. Memorial service will be held on October 14th, 2017, near their home in Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions to made to the Aurora House, PO Box 976, Weslaco, TX 78596.