Mr. James Howard Stewart, of Marion, AL passed Friday, May 31, 2013 at his residence. Services are scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Marion Baptist Academy in Marion, AL officiated by Rev. Clifford Coleman. Burial will follow in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in Marion, AL, directed by Melvin Miller Funeral Service of Marion. Visitation will be Friday, June 7, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Home. The body will lie in state 1 hour prior to service at the church. Please visit www.melvinmillerfuneralservice.com to make online flower orders and condolences to the family.