Timothy Duane Stuart, age 62, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home.  He was born March 12, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Verlin Wayne Stuart and Katherine Regina Diibon Stuart.  Tim first married Connie Powell on November 6, 1980.  Together they had a son, Scott.  They were later divorced.  In 1988, Tim was united in marriage to Sandra M. Gale and to this union were born four children, Heather, Michael, Timothy and Amber.  Prior to becoming disabled, Tim worked as a welder.  Favorite times were spent camping and fishing with family and friends.  In earlier years, Tim attended the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Ft. Scott.

Survivors include his children, Scott Stuart, Heather Stuart, Michael Ray Vincent Stuart, Timothy Duane Stuart, Amber Hatfield and Nathaniel Stuart.  Also surviving are a sister, Michelle Sharp and nieces and nephews, Gregory, Joshua, Justin and Tyler Sharp, Brent Brown and Jennifer Stafford as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Denise Ivison.

There was cremation.  A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.