Robert Leonard Stewart

Bob is survived by his sister, Stephanie Adams, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and his brother Arthur A. Stewart of Round Rock, Texas. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Arthur L. and Helen Stewart and his brother Philip Stewart. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and sisters and brother in laws.

Bob was born on September 9, 1960 at the Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. His father was a career Marine Officer. To those of you who were raised by Marine Corps parents, you know that the movie "The Great Santini" was not just a work of fiction. It is a documentary about life as a Marine dependant. The family moved frequently. He went to high school in Quantico, Virginia and at Wando High in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Bob was born with exceptional athletic ability and played college level basketball at several places before entering the business world. Bob opened and managed restaurants and bars and sporting goods stores. He finally decided on a career in tech sales, working at both Dell Computers and finally as an Account Executive for Education with Apple, Inc. Bob excelled at his jobs.

Though born in Bethesda, Bob's family has deep roots in Austin, Texas. Toney Burger Stadium in Sunnyvale was named after one grandfather. The Stewart Road off of 620 near Lakeway was named for the other grandfather (and another of his brothers who donated the land). Bob was bound to end up in Austin, Texas and he did.

Where Bob truly excelled was in his dealings with people. He lived with his parents for over seven years, during their last years in Lakeway, Texas. Bob then moved to South Austin where his soul was at home. Bob was truly a 78704 kind of guy. He was a regular at several establishments where he developed lasting friendships. His presence in South Austin cannot be overstated. He routinely made his rounds, reaching out to or visiting friends to see how they were doing. He engaged people in the nicest, gentle and selfless manner. Those that knew him found comfort in bringing up their life struggles to him, whether they were big or small. He was a wise mentor to many and a true father figure to others.

Bob's joy for life was infectious. His passion for UT football, love of food and zest for good company was a never ending joy to be around. He had a tremendous wit and a gift for putting smiles on faces, whether a friend or stranger. He loved animals and dogs, in particular. His beloved "Bailey" preceded him as well. Bob will be buried at Teck Cemetery near his parents, later in the fall when the weather cools down.

The obituary photo is a chalk drawing made by his mother in 1993.

Bob will be missed by many. A remembrance of his life will be held at Black Sheep Lodge on September 15, 2023 from 6 to 10 pm. In lieu of any flowers or donations, you can go rescue a dog, maybe even name it Bob if it doesn't have one yet.