hmtl5 David Perry Stewart b. 14 Mar 1916 Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia d. 27 May 2009 Urbana, Ohio: Hedges Genealogy

David Perry Stewart

Male 1916 - 2009  (93 years)


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  • Name David Perry Stewart 
    Born 14 Mar 1916  Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Died 27 May 2009  Urbana, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried Walker Memorial Cemetery and Gardens, Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I2142  Hedges
    Last Modified 14 Nov 2021 

    Father Asa Lee Stewart,   b. 1 Jan 1887, Braxton County, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Dec 1973, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Nancy Margaret Wiseman,   b. 20 Oct 1896, Nicholas County, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1987  (Age 90 years) 
    Family ID F976  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 14 Mar 1916 - Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 May 2009 - Urbana, Ohio Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Walker Memorial Cemetery and Gardens, Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • STEWART, Dr. David Perry 93, of Urbana, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, May 27, 2009 in his residence following several years of failing health. He was born in Summersville, West Virginia on March 14, 1916 the son of the late Asa Lee and Nancy Margaret (Wiseman) Stewart. Perry received his A.B. Degree in Geology from West Virginia University in 1938. He served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during WWII having been stationed in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. Upon returning home, he completed his Master's degree in Geology at Michigan State University in 1948 and received his Ph.D. in Geology from Syracuse University in 1954. He retired as Professor of Geology, Emeritus from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio on July 2, 1982. Dr. Stewart published several books and articles in the field of Geology throughout his career. While in Oxford, he was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Debra A. and Richard J. Huser, with whom he made his home, and Veronica L. Bradley of Nashville, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Laura E. Huser of Springfield, Ohio and Leah and Clifford Mullins; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ellen Townsend of Whitehall, Pennsylvania and Mildred Jean Downey of Columbus, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelle Margaret (Gallaher) Stewart in 1997 and a brother, Asa Lee Stewart Jr. in 1996. A private graveside service will be held at the family's convenience at Walker Memorial Park in Summersville, West Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice, 3055 Kettering Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45439. Cards of condolence may be sent to Mrs. Debra Huser, 5960 Valley Pike, Urbana, Ohio 43078. The LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. [1]

  • Sources 
    1. [S6] Find a Grave.

    2. [S9] Obituary.