Paul Robert Stewart

Paul Robert Stewart, 78, of Wichita Falls, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025.



Survivors include his “little brother”, Garland Lee Stewart (Butch) and wife Mary Stewart of Wichita Falls; niece, Tammy Whitener of Iowa Park; niece, Kelly Stewart of Iowa Park; nephew, Terry Stewart of Allen, TX; great nephew, Eric Whitener and wife Kelsey of Seymour, TX; great niece, Michelle Cokendolpher of Iowa Park; and great nephew, Brandon Stewart of Edna, TX. His passing is mourned by devoted girl friend, Judy Minton. 

Paul was born September 24, 1947, in Wichita Falls, TX, to the late Virginia Lee Ricks and Garland Sanders Stewart. He attended Carrigan Elementary, Reagan Jr. High, and Wichita Falls High School.

He served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Kearsarge (1967 - 1970); upon returning to Wichita Falls he worked at A&B Lock & Safe as a bicycle mechanic and lock smith. He owned and operated Paul’s Lock Repair, worked as a mechanic at Jerry’s Place, and drove for Melton’s Wrecker Service.

Paul was fixture among car shows and motorcycle rallies. Attending shows with his 1966 Harley FLH, 1968 Volkswagen three wheeler, 1932 Ford Roadster, 1939 Chevrolet sedan, or his last project, a 1949 Mercury.

A special thank you is sent to family friend Billy Armstrong along with Bobbie Spade & Heather Goines of Beyond Faith Hospice, for the excellent care and compassion given during Paul’s home care.

Paul’s ashes will be interned at Fort Stanton Veteran’s Cemetery in Capitan, NM, after one last road trip on his 1966 Harley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beyond Faith Hospice.

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