He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Danese and her husband Phillip of Charleston South Carolina; his daughter, Pamela Kauffman of Millington, TN, his son Michael Stewart and his wife Sherry of Millington TN; his son Alex Shane Stewart of Dallas, TX.
He leaves behind 11 loving grandchildren, Joseph, Anthony, Nicholas, Nathan, Joshua, Shelby, Melanie, Jordyn, Joy, Kimberly and Juliana and 5 great grandchildren, Moses, Emma, Bradley, Grayson, and Cedric and multiple nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Grady and Martha Stewart of Middleton Tennessee, 2 brothers, Grady Jr., and Whaley, and 3 sisters Billie Ann, Edna Ruth, and Martha Jo.
He was born and raised in Middleton Tennessee and proudly served most of his life in the military, joining the Air Force in 1950, serving during the Korean Conflict. He then served in Detachment 1 of the 445th Troop Carrier Wing of the Air force reserves before joining the 155th Air Lift Wing. He continued his service in the 164th Air Lift Group retiring as a MSgt in 1988 serving a total of 38 years in the military.
He was also very proud to have served as the VFW Post Sr. Vice Commander from 2003-2004, and Post Commander from 2011-2012 at Post 4935.
He was extremely devoted to his family. He was a St. Louis Cardinal fan and an avid Tennessee Volunteer fan. He loved country music, dancing, reading westerns, and playing cards with his nephews. He also loved working on cars. He was a true American Patriot, loved God and his country and will be truly missed by all. He will live on in our memories.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Veterans of Foreign War, Alzheimer's Association, or charity of your choice.
You live Daddy!
By: Pessie M. Santiago
I stand alone with you in my mind
Your words taught me how to survive
Your strength never let me down
Now you're gone
I won't disappoint you Daddy,
but my tears will remain in my eyes.
My heart will hurt forever.
Sorry I never told you what you deserved.
You cared for me and I took you for granted.
You live alive in my heart
Thank you for loving me from the start.
-Love your children.
