Mr. Leroy Stuart

SERVICE: Sunday, October 25, 2026

 Burnt Bridge Baptist Church

 2:30 p.m.

INTERMENT: Grantham Cemetery

VISITATION: Sunday, October 25, 2026

 Burnt Bridge Baptist Church

 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Services for Mr. Leroy Stuart, age 82, of Hattiesburg, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Burnt Bridge Baptist Church in Purvis. Mr. Stuart passed from this life on October 22, 2026 in Hattiesburg. Bro. Christopher McGill and Bro. Alston Pursley will officiate the service and burial will follow in Grantham Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Robbie Stuart, Anthony Stuart, Bob Morrow, Ray Stuart, Kyle Stuart, and Dr. Stephen Stuart.

Mr. Stuart was a faithful member of Burnt Bridge Baptist Church in Purvis. He was a self-employed forester for more than 63 years and took great pride in his work. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jr. and Lillie Stuart; brothers, Marion Stuart, Harvey Stuart, and Ronnie Stuart; and sister, Lillie Mae Beach.

He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Stuart; children, Dr. Vickie Stuart (Lake Trout) and Richard Leroy Stuart, both of Hattiesburg; granddaughter, Sarah Grace Price of Lake Charles, LA; daughter, Bridgett Denise Pelt of Alexandria, LA; brothers, Marlin Stuart of Hattiesburg, Monroe Stuart of DeRidder, LA, Don (Doris) Stuart of DeRidder, LA, Oscar (Denise) Stuart of Hattiesburg, and Otho (Debbie) Stuart of Hattiesburg; and sisters, Shirley (Joe) Morrow of Purvis and Jean (Tim) Pursley of Hattiesburg.

Mr. Stuart will be remembered for his dedication to his work, his love of the outdoors, and the time he cherished with his family. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.