Glover Stuart

James Glover Stuart was born on February 29, 1928, and passed into God’s peace on November 10, 2022. Monroe County Memorial Chapel oversees arrangements. A visitation will be held Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with a home going service and burial at New Providence Baptist Church in Smarr, Georgia on Monday Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. Glover was the son of the late Preston and Fannie Lee Stuart and was the fraternal twin to the late Gladys Stuart Rogers. Glover was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Hollis Stuart, sisters Helen Kimbell and Gladys Rogers. He thoroughly enjoyed being a leap year baby, especially when he shared that unique birthday with his great granddaughter Faith. Glover grew up and attended school in Monroe County and in 1945 went to work for Georgia Power at the Arkwright Plant and later worked at Plant Harley Branch. He spent 20 years at Georgia Power and then became an International Representative with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. (IBEW) representing workers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi for 26 years, retiring at age 70. In 1950 Glover was drafted into the U.S. Army to serve in the Korean Conflict where he was wounded twice and received 2 Purple Hearts. Following his recovery, he returned to Smarr, Ga and his bride Evelyn Ham Stuart where they made their home. They enjoyed 71 years of marriage. Glover’s life was a life of a commitment he had made while wounded in Korea: that if he recovered his life would be dedicated to serving his church and community. That promise was kept as he served as a deacon at New Providence Baptist Church, overseeing the building of a new sanctuary; he served there many years before becoming a member and deacon of Forsyth First Baptist. Throughout his life he was active in the Democratic Party, serving for many years as president of the Monroe County Democratic Party. Following his retirement, he became active in many civic organizations: Georgia Power Ambassadors, Forsyth Lions Club, Forsyth Exchange Club, American Legion, Gideons International and Meals on Wheels where he helped to both prepare and deliver meals. Active for years with Habitat for Humanity, working to build homes in Monroe County for those who qualified for an affordable home. He managed the rental of both the American Legion Hall and Monroe County Club house for many years. Always eager to help his fellow man, he would transport local individuals to dialysis and cancer treatments, plow garden patches for those who wanted a garden or giving away vegetables and turnip greens that he was especially proud to grow. Glover’s life of volunteerism lead to him being recognized by many organizations. In 2004 he was a 13 WMAZ Straight from the Heart Honoree, in 2014 the Central Georgia Council Ocmulgee District of the Boy Scouts of America honored him as a stellar citizen and for his military record. At age 90 the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce named him as Citizen of the Year. Glover will be missed by the Monroe County Community and his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Evelyn Ham Stuart, Children: Yvonne Stuart, Celeste Stuart Smarr, Stan Stuart (Julie) and Lynn Stuart Deveraux (Bryant), grandchildren: Nathan Jackson (Michelle), Emily Smarr, Kasey Smarr (Rachael), Branndon Stuart (Laura), Brooke Stuart Hadden (Mike) and Lauren Deveraux Young (Will) and his 10 great grandchildren: Melissa Etheridge (Cody), Caleb Etheridge, Gracie and Faith Jackson, Karter Smarr, Dylan Parrish, Kaylee, Riley and Tyler Hadden, Eli Stuart, Matthias Young, Samuel Young, and Joy Young; one brother Wallace Stuart. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. We want to thank all the caregivers, friends and medical staff at Monroe County Hospital who provided care during the past year. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Forsyth Circle of Care, Gideons International or do what Glover did, help a neighbor, serve your community. Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.