James "Jim" Edward Steward

James “Jim” Edward Steward, 73, of Shreveport, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on April 30, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1949 in Catron, Missouri to Carl Walter Steward and Etta Viola Gillam Steward.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home-2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana 71118. Officiating the service will be Bro. Ted Hardin. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Dale and James Jones.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Viola Steward; infant daughter, Sonya Steward; sister, Flo Steward; brothers, Fred Steward and Tommy Steward; and his nephew, Leslie Steward. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Anita Steward; daughter, Courtney Reagan-Steward Reger and husband Gorden; grandchildren, Frank James Reger, Carleigh Carissima Reger, Brynn Gorden Reger, and Bailee Joyana Eiland Reger, brother-in-law, David Cox and wife Mary; along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Jim was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. After graduation, he joined the Army and proudly served his country as a Military Policeman. Jim was a jack of all trades and had experience with many different jobs including car salesman, Shreveport Police, shuttle business owner, taxi driver, and an ice cream truck owner/operator. Jim was a Deacon in his church and he loved to operate the sound system. In his free time, Jim enjoyed fishing, trading, and tinkering with guns. Jim was a friend to all, and he will be deeply missed by many.