James Ernest Stewart

James Ernest Stewart obituary, Richmond, VA

James Ernest Stewart

James Stewart Obituary

Visit the Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

James Ernest Stewart, (Jimmy Jimmy) age 73 of Richmond, departed this life on January 4, 2026. He is survived by his life partner, Alfreda Winston; one daughter, Delmar Washington; two sons, Malden Bennett and Ronnell Winston (Kim); five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; three sisters, Earlene Smith, Doris Taylor and Linda Thaniel; three brothers, William Stewart, Almus Adkins and Joe Thornton; one aunt, Ann Parker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:30pm, at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue.  Rev. Dr. Carl A. Hamiel, Officiating. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 3:15pm on Friday.

Online condolences are available at www.jenkinsjr.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home

2011 Grayland Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220

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