Stewart Chisum
Stewart Montgomery Chisum, 72, of Beaumont, Texas, died Friday, December 27, 2019, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on April 4, 1947, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, to Marjorie Montgomery and Aubrey Ballard (Buddy) Chisum, Sr. Stewart was a United States Army veteran serving as an officer in late 1960’s. He graduated from Sicily Island High School and Louisiana State University. A 43-year resident of Beaumont, he was the owner of R. O. Williams Insurance & Company.
He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Bessie Leona Fisher Chisum, of Beaumont; sister, Blair Chisum Erwin and her husband, Steve, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; nephew, John Ballard Chisum and his wife, Kellie; great-nephew, John Aubrey Chisum; and great-niece, Chloe Chisum, all of Sicily Island, Louisiana; and cousin, Martha Chisum Stringfield, of Baton Rouge.
Stewart is preceded in death by his parents; older brother Aubrey Ballard Chisum, Jr. and his wife Susan Bain Chisum; his paternal grandparents Nellie and Edward Walling Chisum; his maternal grandparents Annie Blair and Charles Stewart Montgomery; his great-grandparents Catherine (Kate) Smith and Thomas (Tom) Jefferson Chisum, all of Sicily Island, TJ Chisum settled in Sicily Island coming from Thornton, Texas (Limestone County) in 1869.
Professionally, Stewart was associated in the insurance industry as a Manager for T. E. Moor and Company until he joined R. O. Williams as an agent in the late 1980’s in Beaumont. Stewart subsequently purchased the agency until his retirement and sale of the agency in 2015.
Personally, Stewart enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including sailing on his catamaran; maintaining his 1968 Corvette hard-top, peacock blue convertible; snow skiing in Colorado; water skiing on Bayou Louie in Louisiana; hunting; tending his rose garden in his home yard in Beaumont; spoiling his Duchess Calico kitty who is very well fed and manicured; and, tall ships sailing off the Maine Coast. Last but not least, Geaux Bengal Tigahs, as a lifelong LSU football fan.
Stewart was an active community volunteer and servant leader. For many years, he served as a Deacon and Elder at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. As a couple, Stewart and Bessie were team sponsors of the St. Andy’s Senior High Youth Group and, later, Sunday School team teachers to the Senior High School students. As an advocate for economic development and sustainability for Southeast Texas, he was active member of the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce. He is an alumnus of Leadership Beaumont and Leadership Southeast Texas. A former member of the Rotary Club of Beaumont, Stewart is a Paul Harris Fellow. A 50-year Mason, he has maintained his membership in the Keystone Lodge in Sicily Island. Stewart is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) Fraternity.
A funeral service for Mr. Chisum will be at 10:00 a.m., with a time for fellowship and refreshments to follow Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Refreshments will be provided by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Beaumont.
There will be an additional gathering beginning at 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, 506 Newman Street, Sicily Island, Louisiana. His interment will follow at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, Louisiana, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home, 609 EE Wallace Blvd., Ferriday, Louisiana. The service will be conducted by Reverend Bill Willis, Sr., Chaplain, Colonel (Retired), USAF. The Masonic Ritual will immediately follow the service at the church by members of the Keystone Lodge. Pallbearers include Joe Bondurant, Russell Purvis, James White, John Bowman, Larry Pat Chisum, and Harry Goldman III.
Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 506 Newman Street, Sicily Island, Louisiana 71368; St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1350 North 23rd Street, Beaumont, Texas 77706; or to an organization of one’s choice.
Highland Park Cemetery
Highland Park Cemetery
- Sicily Island, Louisiana
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 506 Newman Street, Sicily Island, Louisiana 71368
- 01/03/2020
Additional Service Gathering of Family and Friends
Additional Service Gathering of Family and Friends
- 506 Newman Street, Sicily Island, Louisiana 71368
- 01/03/2020
Funeral Service with gathering to follow
Funeral Service with gathering to follow
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 01/02/2020
- 10:00 am
Comments
James Nelson
Rest in Peace.
Brenda & Harry Nichols
Stewart, the Most constant supporter for Miss Bessie and every LSET class will be deeply missed for his kindness, smile and patience. We are deeply sorry for your loss Bessie
Paula Bothe
Stewart was our dear friend for more than four decades. What a kind-hearted, generous man he was! We shared so many happy occasions together and always enjoyed his wit and his great sense of humor. Hoyt and I send love and sympathy to Bessie with the hope that she knows how we will treasure his memory. We are grateful for his service to our country, his many contributions to Rotary and our community and the honor of being counted among his friends.
Jayne Bordelon
I think so much of Stewart and he will be missed. My heart breaks for you Bessie. You are in my prayers.
Shaun and Tammy Davis
Stewart's sweet soul will be missed in the world. Our deepest condolences to you Bessie.
Virtue Alexander
Mrs. C. I regret that I will not be able to attend the services for Mr. C today. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. I always admired you two and I know that Mr. C will be watching over you from the heavens. May God grant you strength that surpasses all understanding in the days, week, months and years ahead. Love, Virtue Alexander
mike cacioppo
bessie so sorry for your loss. it has many years since i have met you & stewart at the art museum many years ago. you were always both so nice to me. prayers-mike cacioppo