Sean Russell Stewart

Sean Russell Stewart, a man who somehow managed to make accounting look cool and life feel like a Broadway finale, took his final bow on January 18, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. He was 52 years old - though, in typical Sean fashion, he’d likely claim he was 39 with 12 years of experience and better lighting.

Sean’s story began in Fort Worth on May 26, 1973. Ten days later, he was adopted by Ramona and Ronny Stewart, who quickly realized they had the "perfect baby." Eighteen months later, he took on his favorite lifelong role: big brother to Cassie.

While some spend their lives trying to find where they belong, Sean simply built a bigger world for himself. He navigated a beautifully complex family tree with the kind of grace only he possessed. He embraced his "bonus" family when his mother married Larry White, gaining siblings Esther Snyder and Matthew White. Later, he opened his heart even further by reconnecting with his birth parents, Cheryl Ellingson and Gary Watson, and welcoming siblings Ashley Morin and John Ellingson into his life.

A proud graduate of Wylie High School in Abilene and the University of Texas at Dallas, Sean spent his professional life as a dedicated accountant for Christus Health. He had a gift for finding order in numbers, but his soul was far too vibrant for a cubicle.

Sean’s true magic happened when the spreadsheets were closed. Whether he was watching a Broadway musical, cheering on a Drag Queen’s death drop, or raising his own voice with the Turtle Creek Chorale, Sean lived for the performance of life. As the Vice President of OLITA, he poured his energy into his community, ensuring that the people he loved felt seen and supported.

Sean was defined by three things: his bone-deep kindness, his razor-sharp wit, and his unwavering belief that everyone—no matter who they are—deserves to be safe in their own skin. He didn’t just walk through the world; he danced through it, usually while making a joke that could brighten the darkest room.

He was preceded in death by his fathers, Ronny Stewart and Gary Watson. He leaves behind a chaotic, loving, and beautifully blended family, and a legion of friends who are all the better for having known his heart.

A visitation will be held at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, located at 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606, on January 25, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. A Celebration of Life service will take place at the same venue on January 26, 2026, starting at 1:00 pm.

The committal service will follow at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery. Following the interment the family invites you back to the funeral home for a reception.