Charles W Stewart

Charles W. Stewart, age 69, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama transitioned September 18, 2023. Funeral Service will be September 23, 2023, at Progressive Baptist Church 920 S. Court St. Montgomery, Al, at 11:00A.M. burial to follow at Hillside Memorial & Gardens, Wetumpka, Al. Deacon Charles W. Stewart was born to the late Armstead M. Stewart & Anna M. Tillman-Lewis in Elmore County, Alabama on January 19, 1954. He confessed Christ at an early age, was baptized at the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and faithfully served as a Deacon & Teacher at the Progressive Baptist Church, until he entered eternal rest on September 18, 2023. Charles was educated in the Elmore County School System and was one of the first African Americans inducted in Wetumpka High School’s National Honor Society and graduated from the Wetumpka High School class of 1972. He attended Tuskegee University & graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Alabama State University. At each institution, his love for music was encouraged and he proudly played both the trombone & tuba. Deacon Stewart’s educational accomplishments also included both a Master & an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in Christian Education from the Global Evangelical Christian College & Seminary. Deacon Stewart had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, which he utilized while rightly dividing & explaining the word of God at home, in Bible Study, Sunday School, and even from the pulpit. He was also a former Worshipful Master of the Hill City Lodge #21. After graduating from Alabama State University, Charles honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard, reached the rank of Sergent First Class, & retiring after 20 years. He united in Holy Matrimony with the love of his life, Sharron R. Stewart, in 1991 & remained married for 32 years. Before his 2015 retirement, Deacon Stewart was also employed by the CSX Railroad, Volunteers of America (VOA), & Alabama Graphics for a total of over 40 years. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Armstead Stewart; mother, Anna Tillman-Lewis; sister, Barbara Jean Stewart; & brother, Armstead “Boss Hog” Stewart. He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving & devoted wife, Sharron Stewart of Montgomery, AL; four adoring daughters, Reneé Reese; Shatoubrioune (Shun) Mathis; & Chantel (Quan) White all of Montgomery, AL; & Ashley James of Columbus, GA; two sons, Borris (Kimberly) Stewart of Vine Grove, KY & Reginald Wright of Montgomery, a God Son; LaVaris Hall, Montgomery, AL; 17 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers, James Stewart of Montgomery, AL; Calvin (Monica) Tillman of Los Angeles, CA; & Robert Lewis of Wetumpka, AL; two sisters Alice Smith & Glenda Jackson both of Montgomery, AL; one uncle, David (Catherine) Tillman of Wetumpka, AL; two aunts, Lealer Reeves of Montgomery, AL & Minnie Porterfield of Louisville, KY; one dedicated mother-in-law, Betty Reed of Montgomery, AL; one loyal brother-in-law, Minister Robert (Vivian) Reed of Montgomery, AL; special family friends, the Bracy’s, Fraziers, Edwards, Milners, & Wares; & three special friends, Pastor Hurdis Bozeman, Bishop Kenneth (Kimberly) Lewis, & Gene Grant.Hillside Memorial & Gardens directing.

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Charles W Stewart

January 19, 1954 - September 18, 2023