James "Louis" Stewart, Jr., 59, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Loveville, MD passed away on September 28, 2015 at his home. Born on May 10, 1956 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Margaret "Laverne" Somerville Stewart and James Louis "Josh" Stewart, Sr.

Louis was the loving husband of Carolyn Patricia Pilkerton Stewart, whom he married on April 21, 1978 in Leonardtown, MD.

Louis is survived by his children: Heather Stewart (Marscus Woody) of Lexington Park, MD, Amber Stewart (Michael Gerretz) of Lexington Park, MD, and 3 grandchildren. Siblings: Valerie Young (Charles) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Carmencita Bell, (JR) of Waldorf, MD, Luchino Stewart (Robin) of Loveville, MD, Charlottis Woodley (Lawrence) of Loveville, MD, Kathy Harris (Jimmy) of Mechanicsville, MD, Mary Pilkerton of Mechanicsville, MD, Diane Pilkerton of Mechanicsville, MD, and Joyce Wilkerson ( Willie) of Mechanicsville, MD.

Louis graduated from Chopticon high school in 1975, and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD. He served in the United States Army for 6 years from 1982 to 1988. His duty stations included; Hawaii, Colorado, and Korea, he earned the Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button and was a Rifle M-16 Marksmen, and Hand Grenade Marksman. Louis worked for the St. Mary's County Board of Education as a Safety Advocate for 19 years, retiring on November 1, 2014.

He was a member of the American Legion, St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks, and volunteered as the youth basketball coach and also worked the summer camps at Kings Christian Academy, and he loved golfing.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 5, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 10:00 Am in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Morganza, MD with Father Keith A. Woods officiating and Deacon James A. Somerville con-celebrating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.

Pallbearers will be: Jeremy Harris, Jason Harris, Brian Bosse, Joseph Bell, Dennis Pilkerton, Adam Pilkerton, and Stephen Stewart. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dennis Murray, Junior Armstrong, Joseph Blaine Somerville, Tyvie Herbert, Paul "Sam" Stewart, and Ralph Barber. Contributions may be made to the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814, and or Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.