Mezera-Morris - Person Sheet
Mezera-Morris - Person Sheet
NameSTEWART, John M. Sr. 
Birth Date2 Jan 1925
Birth PlaceRipley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee
Death Date27 Mar 2017 Age: 92
Death PlaceNashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
FlagsAdams Line
Misc. Notes
John M. (Jack) Stewart died March 27, 2017. He was born January 2, 1925, in Ripley, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father, John, his mother, Ona Turner, and sister Jean.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 68 years, Karin Adams; their 3 children Jean, John (Linda), and Alfred (Julia); grandsons John III (Gabbi), Michael (Danielle), Jeremy (Brandy), and Alfred (Erin); great-grandsons Noah and Josiah; cousin Delaine (Jim) Kelly, and four generations of Adams in-laws.
Jack graduated from Ripley High School. At age 18 he volunteered to serve in the Army Air Corps and trained in Meteorology at Vanderbilt and then at Yale. As First Lieutenant, he was in charge of Keesler Field (Biloxi, MS) Airport control tower and the air-sea rescue work team for the Gulf of Mexico.
In 1948, he completed his engineering degree at Vanderbilt, married Karin Adams of Nashville, and joined the General Electric Co. He and Karin moved to Schenectady, NY where he trained for 3 years in heavy equipment (turbine generators and utility power equipment). In 1951 they moved to Birmingham, AL. Jack worked as an industrial sales engineer for G.E. until his retirement in 1985. In 2012, Jack and Karin joined the Park Manor community in Nashville.
His Christian faith was most important to Jack. He was an elder and adult Sunday School teacher at both South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham and later at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Mountain Brook. He was active in a Bible study group that continued for over 50 years. Jack also served on the board of the Jimmie Hale Rescue Mission for 40 years. In recognition of his dedication and leadership, the Mission board named the Stewart Learning Centers in his honor.
Jack loved to travel and he planned many trips for his family. Together they visited every state in the U.S. except North and South Dakota, and they made several trips outside the U.S. He also loved being at home with family. Before he retired, Jack designed and began building a summer home in Beersheba Springs, TN. With help from their sons, he and Karin constructed a log house using old logs and salvaged building materials. They furnished it with yard sale treasures and filled it with love. For over 30 years, they have welcomed family and friends to this special place on the Cumberland Plateau.
Some who knew Jack will remember his sense of humor (and love of practical jokes), adept footwork on the dance floor, skill as a fisherman, and lengthy and heartfelt blessings before meals. But he will be best remembered for his faith in God, devotion to family, love of country, and strength of character.
He was preceded in death by his father, John, his mother, Ona Turner, and sister Jean.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 68 years, Karin Adams; their 3 children Jean, John (Linda), and Alfred (Julia); grandsons John III (Gabbi), Michael (Danielle), Jeremy (Brandy), and Alfred (Erin); great-grandsons Noah and Josiah; cousin Delaine (Jim) Kelly, and four generations of Adams in-laws.
Jack graduated from Ripley High School. At age 18 he volunteered to serve in the Army Air Corps and trained in Meteorology at Vanderbilt and then at Yale. As First Lieutenant, he was in charge of Keesler Field (Biloxi, MS) Airport control tower and the air-sea rescue work team for the Gulf of Mexico.
In 1948, he completed his engineering degree at Vanderbilt, married Karin Adams of Nashville, and joined the General Electric Co. He and Karin moved to Schenectady, NY where he trained for 3 years in heavy equipment (turbine generators and utility power equipment). In 1951 they moved to Birmingham, AL. Jack worked as an industrial sales engineer for G.E. until his retirement in 1985. In 2012, Jack and Karin joined the Park Manor community in Nashville.
His Christian faith was most important to Jack. He was an elder and adult Sunday School teacher at both South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham and later at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Mountain Brook. He was active in a Bible study group that continued for over 50 years. Jack also served on the board of the Jimmie Hale Rescue Mission for 40 years. In recognition of his dedication and leadership, the Mission board named the Stewart Learning Centers in his honor.
Jack loved to travel and he planned many trips for his family. Together they visited every state in the U.S. except North and South Dakota, and they made several trips outside the U.S. He also loved being at home with family. Before he retired, Jack designed and began building a summer home in Beersheba Springs, TN. With help from their sons, he and Karin constructed a log house using old logs and salvaged building materials. They furnished it with yard sale treasures and filled it with love. For over 30 years, they have welcomed family and friends to this special place on the Cumberland Plateau.
Some who knew Jack will remember his sense of humor (and love of practical jokes), adept footwork on the dance floor, skill as a fisherman, and lengthy and heartfelt blessings before meals. But he will be best remembered for his faith in God, devotion to family, love of country, and strength of character.
Spouses
Birth Date27 Apr 1925
Birth PlaceNashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Death Date6 Jul 2020 Age: 95
Death PlaceNashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
FlagsAdams Line
FatherADAMS, Chancellor Alfred Thompson Sr. (1898-1982)
MotherHUGHES, Karin Phillips (1901-1993)
Misc. Notes
Karin Adams Stewart died peacefully at home on July 6, 2020. She was born in Nashville on April 27, 1925, daughter of Chancellor Alfred T. and Karin Hughes Adams, now deceased. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband John M. (Jack) Stewart, and her brothers Alfred and Ben Adams.
Karin is survived by her children Jean (Nancy), John (Linda), and Alfred (Julia); grandsons John III (Gabbi), Michael (Danielle), Jeremy (Brandy), and Alfred (Erin); great-grandsons Noah, Josiah, Brayden, Thompson, and Judah; her brother John (Carol), sisters Rosalie Crispin and Mary Adams (Andy Wiley), and sister-in-law Connie Adams; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Karin graduated from Ward Belmont School and Randolph-Macon Woman's College. She married Jack in 1948, and they moved to Schenectady, NY, for his work at General Electric. In 1951 they relocated to Birmingham where she and Jack were active members of Briarwood Presbyterian Church PCA for over 45 years. Karin taught at Briarwood pre-school and volunteered for numerous organizations. She also worked as a representative for the Doncaster collection, her sales ranking in the top 10 nationwide for over a decade. In 2012, Karin and Jack moved to Park Manor in Nashville and joined Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Her Christian faith was the foundation of Karin's life and the source of much joy and comfort. In every way, her faith influenced her positive outlook, her industrious activity, and the relationships she had with family and friends.
Karin was the matriarch of a large extended family. She loved entertaining at the summer home she and Jack built in Beersheba Springs, TN, a community where 7 generations of the Adams family have vacationed. She often fed multitudes, with a blessing before every meal and always room at the table for one more guest.
She was a gardener, seamstress, chef, story teller, and an avid reader with many interests. She knew the names of ferns, trees, birds, wildflowers, and butterflies. She believed in using proper grammar and practicing "waste not, want not." Always, she was hard-working, practical, frugal, wise, and kind.
Karin was dearly loved by the family and friends who so enriched her life. Her deep and abiding faith carried her through her final hours with no fear of leaving this earthly life.
Karin is survived by her children Jean (Nancy), John (Linda), and Alfred (Julia); grandsons John III (Gabbi), Michael (Danielle), Jeremy (Brandy), and Alfred (Erin); great-grandsons Noah, Josiah, Brayden, Thompson, and Judah; her brother John (Carol), sisters Rosalie Crispin and Mary Adams (Andy Wiley), and sister-in-law Connie Adams; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Karin graduated from Ward Belmont School and Randolph-Macon Woman's College. She married Jack in 1948, and they moved to Schenectady, NY, for his work at General Electric. In 1951 they relocated to Birmingham where she and Jack were active members of Briarwood Presbyterian Church PCA for over 45 years. Karin taught at Briarwood pre-school and volunteered for numerous organizations. She also worked as a representative for the Doncaster collection, her sales ranking in the top 10 nationwide for over a decade. In 2012, Karin and Jack moved to Park Manor in Nashville and joined Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Her Christian faith was the foundation of Karin's life and the source of much joy and comfort. In every way, her faith influenced her positive outlook, her industrious activity, and the relationships she had with family and friends.
Karin was the matriarch of a large extended family. She loved entertaining at the summer home she and Jack built in Beersheba Springs, TN, a community where 7 generations of the Adams family have vacationed. She often fed multitudes, with a blessing before every meal and always room at the table for one more guest.
She was a gardener, seamstress, chef, story teller, and an avid reader with many interests. She knew the names of ferns, trees, birds, wildflowers, and butterflies. She believed in using proper grammar and practicing "waste not, want not." Always, she was hard-working, practical, frugal, wise, and kind.
Karin was dearly loved by the family and friends who so enriched her life. Her deep and abiding faith carried her through her final hours with no fear of leaving this earthly life.
Marr Date1948