Mr. Marion Barton Stewart, better known as "Bart", age 88, of Crumpler passed away Monday night, February 27, 2012 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 11:00am at Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church with Rev. Thom Burleson officiating. Mr. Stewart was born on Tuesday, August 21, 1923 to the late Marion Barton Stewart. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a Professor of Visual Communications. Bart was a member of Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Robinson. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife, Patsy Bard Stewart; a son, Jamie Stewart, of Statesville; two sisters, Betty and Sally; a granddaughter, McKenna Stewart; several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Ashe County Humane Society, 1175 Old Hwy. 16, Jefferson, NC 28640 or Ashe Animal Control, 767 Fred Pugh Road, Crumpler, NC 28617.