From the KFYO website: The legendary Jim Stewart, former KFYO Ag Director and beloved voice in Texas radio, passed away yesterday, June 4, 2026.
His family says that he was surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully at home.
Stewart was a voice for West Texas agriculture and joined KFYO as Farm Director in 1981. This began a remarkable run of more than 20 years at KFYO.
He hosted his final KFYO show on February 21, 2003, and returned to Lubbock radio in 2005, serving as Ag Director for AM 580 KRFE for several years.
You can find the obituary here.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery, 5740 West 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407, US, on June 9, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at Lone Star Cowboy Church, 1309 E FM 1585, Lubbock, TX 79423, US, on June 10, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.