Richard Lindbergh Stuart, age 84 formerly of HWY 731 West, Mt. Gilead died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Autumn Care in Biscoe. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Little River United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Pat Sykes. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM prior to the service at the church. Mr. Stuart was born December 10, 1927 in Montgomery County to R. H. Stuart and Mary Jane Johnson Stuart. He was a self-employed painter having designed the Montgomery County Seal and he was a member of Little River United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Josephine Stuart and by his half-brother William Thomas. Survivors include; sons; Edd Stuart of Pekin, Steve Stuart of Rose Hill, and Billy Stuart of Pekin, 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Little River United Methodist Church PO Box 398 Mt. Gilead, NC 27306 or to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.briggsfuneralhome.com