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Gene Franklin Stewart

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Gene Franklin Stewart, age 71, died Tuesday, 4/1/14, in Batesville, Arkansas from surgery complications. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Paula Brent Stewart; his sister, Sandra Stewart Jenkins; his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is also survived by his favorite dog, Toot, and Chocolate, Julie, Pumpkin, Chevy, Sweetie and Deamer; and his cats Bo Diddly and Little Bo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Alice Linebarger Stewart. Gene graduated from Oil Trough High School in 1959 and attended Harding University and Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA). He worked in radio at KBTA, KCON, KAAY and WRD Entertainment. He was a patrol sergeant and information officer for the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. He was a reporter at KARK in the 1970's and 1980's. A favorite assignment was reporting from the Sky 4 Eyewitness News helicopter. Gene founded Gene Stewart Video, a tv news clipping, media tracking and video production service. At the time of his death, he was planning an internet radio station. It was Gene's wish to be cremated. At his request, there will be no visitation and no funeral service. Memorials may be made in his memory to the Humane Society of Independence County, P.O. Box 3477, Batesville Ark. 72503. Arrangements are by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Published April 3, 2014

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