Jerry Stewart, 71, of Frankfort, passed away November 5, 2026 peacefully at home. He was born March 30, 1955 to Willie Smith and Terrice Russell (Lillard) Stewart in Sumner County, Tennessee. He married Deborah Lynn (Ashlock) Stewart on December 9, 1982, and she survives.
Jerry attended Clinton Central schools. He went on to become a self-employed truck driver. Jerry enjoyed building model trucks in his spare time. He had a passion for working on his own trucks as well. He often custom built and painted his own trucks and he enjoyed restoring older trucks—with lots and lots of chrome. Jerry also proudly loved semi drag-racing and was even featured in a written article about his work on trucks and his love of racing.
Surviving are: his daughters, Jennifer (Bill) Bundren of Zionsville, Kristal Lafary of Frankfort, and Angela Carr of Frankfort; nine grandchildren, Jacob Johnson, Lynnzie (Nate) Miller, Chase Bundren, Izabella Bundren, Dillion Lafary, Jeralyn (Zach) Feldser, Dustin (Sara) Lafary, Devin Anderson, and Madison Kanatzer; nine great-grandchildren; his sister, Faye O’Neal of Galatin, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Willie and Terrice; his brothers, Sterling Stewart, Billy Glenn Stewart, Delano “Deter” Stewart, and Jim Stewart; and his sister, Brenda Stowers.
Friends may visit Tuesday, November 10 from noon to 2 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Joel Flowers officiating. Burial will be at Green Lawn Cemetery in Frankfort. Goodwin Funeral Home is honored to assist the Stewart family. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com where you may share a condolence with the family.