James Stewart, 86, of Carson, California, passed away peacefully at his home on May 15, 2021.

James, affectionately known to his close family and friends as "Brother", was born on May 24, 1934 to William Stewart, Jr. and Carrie Aleen Gilbert Stewart in Liberty, Mississippi. After graduating from Liberty Rosenwald High School (Liberty, MS), he studied biology and general science at Alcorn State University (Lorman, MS). He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Class A teaching license.

After graduation, he was commissioned into the United States Army where he proudly served for six years. In Panama, he met his future wife Ana, and they wed on September 4, 1960.  After his tour of duty in the military, James and Ana settled in Los Angeles, California.

In Los Angeles, James worked at various hospitals and laboratories as a licensed clinical lab technician before he founded Stewart Clinical Laboratories, Inc.  He also attended graduate school and earned a Master's degree from California State University-Dominguez Hills in Carson.

He was an active member of Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles, and he was a proud member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Alcorn State University National Alumni Association, Inc.

James will be remembered for his infectious smile, charming wit, unique laugh, and caring nature. He touched the lives of so many whom he encountered.

James was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers – Freddie Wilson and Abdell Wilson, and one sister, Fannie Stewart Ballard.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 60 years, Ana; three nieces - Veleanor Ballard, Gwendolyne A. Ballard, and Gabriel A. Ballard-Stewart (Clyde); three nephews – Jordan, Jayce, and Justice Stewart; cousins, other relatives, and friends.