ELKHART -- Buddy Raymond "Bud" Stewart, 80, of Elkhart, formerly of Allegan, Mich., died at 10:54 p.m. Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) in his home.

He was born Dec. 31, 1928, in Allegan to Ray and Stella (Hinkel) Clason. On Feb. 19, 1968, he married Hazel E. (Wells) Stewart in Plainwell, Mich.

She survives with six sons, Richard Stewart and James (Tonya) Stewart, both of Allegan, Theron "Punk" Stewart and Raymond "Buddy" (Cindy) Stewart, both of Davenport, Fla., Larry (Patricia) Holly of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Elmer (Deena) Holly of Fayetteville, N.C.; three daughters, Kimberly (Charles) Steele of Kalamazoo, Sharon Holloway of Elkhart and Naomi (Horace) Bryant of Rome, Ga.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roger (Barb) Clason and David (Margaret) Clason, both of Desmond, Iowa; and two sisters, Iris Weston and Mary (Elmer) Wash, both of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Several brothers preceded him in death.

Mr. Stewart had worked at Spam Brass, Otsego, Mich., and for nearly 17 years in the Kalamazoo area building silos. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 345 and a lifetime member of VFW Post 3030, Otsego. He enjoyed fishing, karaoke, playing music and softball, and spending time with his family.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Moose Lodge 345, 740 Lincoln Road, Otsego. Roy Arnold Jr. will officiate. Cremation will occur. A luncheon and gathering of friends will follow the service.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, is assisting with arrangements.

Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St. Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604-1242. Visit www.billingsfuneralhome.com to send online condolences.