04/10/2026
Charles Stewart, 89, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2026.
Born in 1936 in Piggott, Arkansas, Charles was raised by his parents, Everett and Floy Stewart, alongside his identical twin brother, Robert Stewart, with whom he shared a lifelong bond that remained one of the most meaningful relationships of his life. The two were inseparable growing up, playing football together as inside and outside linebackers and forming a connection that endured across decades, distance, and life’s many chapters.
Charles graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in chemical engineering, beginning a distinguished career that would take him and his family across the country and around the world. He spent much of his professional life with Ball Corporation, ultimately serving as CEO of Latapack-Ball, a joint venture between Ball and a Brazilian company. In this role, Charles was instrumental in building the venture from the ground up overseeing all aspects of its development and expansion in Brazil. The success of Latapack-Ball would later be recognized by Ball Corporation as one of the most successful joint ventures in the company’s history.
Following his retirement in 2000, Charles and his beloved wife, Suzanne, settled in Fort Myers, Florida where they enjoyed many years together before relocating to Mountain Home, Arkansas in 2016 to be closer to family, especially his brother Robert.
Charles shared a 67-year marriage with his high school sweetheart, Suzanne Ballard Stewart, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Floy Stewart, and his sister, Sue Stewart Grasso.
Together, Charles and Suzanne built a life centered on family, faith, and shared passions. They especially loved golfing together and spent countless hours on the course, enjoying both the game and the friendships it brought.
A man of deep and abiding faith, Charles was actively involved in his church communities wherever he lived. He served as a deacon while in Colorado, an elder during his time in Florida, and was a devoted Sunday school teacher for many years. His commitment to his faith was not only evident in his service, but in the way he lived his life with integrity and care for others.
Charles is survived by his daughter, Tracy McKendry, and his son, Darren Stewart. He has 6 grandchildren: Emily Benton, Zachary McKendry, Jonathan McKendry, Elizabeth Stone, Hailey Stewart, and Ryan Stewart.
He was proud of the ten great-grandchildren that survived him:
Corey and Aubrey Benton (children of Emily)
Ayla and Jorel McKendry (children of Zachary)
Christian, Caleb and Hayden McKendry (children of Jonathan)
Joshua, Samuel, and Hazel Stone (children of Elizabeth)
Charles will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a respected leader in his profession and a man of quiet strength, deep faith, and enduring loyalty to those he loved.
A memorial service honoring Charles’s life will be held at First Baptist Church of Mountain Home on Monday April 13th at 3 PM. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate a life well lived.
Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com
