Artis “Stoney” Stewart, 51, was called Home to eternal life on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 following a massive heart attack. He was born in McNeil, AR on November 2, 1956 the son of the late Ira and Azzie Lee (nee: Jenkins) Stewart. He graduated from McNeil Northside High School in 1974. In 1975 he moved to Racine where he graduated from Gateway Technical College with a degree in Welding. While living in Racine Stoney worked as a Journeyman Welder for Bert Jensen, Alloy Welding Inc., Martin Petersen, and United Mechanical. Presently he was employed by A.V.W. Equipment last working on Tuesday. Stoney was a member of Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church in Maywood. He enjoyed cooking, barbequing, basketball and softball. Stoney loved all types of music but had a special passion for Jazz, and making recordings. Surviving are his son Deonte Stewart of Detroit, MI, 2 brothers, Johnnie (Anna) Stewart of Maywood, IL, and Booker T. Stewart of Stockton, CA; 7 sisters, Ertha McKamie of McNeil, AR, Georgia Russ of Stockton, CA, Ira Weaver of McNeil, AR, Billie (Udell) Rutherford of New Albany, MS, Gracie (Charles) Griffin of Racine, Diane Jones of Richmond, CA, and Belinda Stewart of Dallas, TX; sister-in-law Linda Faye Stewart of Laveen, AZ; Aunt, Melva (Bruster) Ellis of Los Angeles, CA; special friend and love of his life, Gay Simpson of Racine. Stoney is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, co-workers and friends, especially Charles Gory and Ronnie Hicks. In addition to his parents; his grandparents; 2 brothers Ernest and Tyree Stewart; sister, Molly Faye; 2 nephews, a niece and a great nephew preceded him in death. His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, October 15th at 12:00 O’clock noon, with Rev. Jettie L. Cornett officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In keeping with Stoney’s wishes cremation will follow.
Joe & Jeannette Braun says
worked with stoney as sheetmetal worker for 25 years stoney was a very good frind will miss him very sad day we along with our kids will never forget the big cook outs on labor day weekend good buy stoney will miss you
ILONA M HARDEN says
DEAR MAE,
YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
IN THE LOSE OF YOUR BROTHER
“STONEY”.
HE CERTAINLY WILL BE MISSED.
Karen Jacobs says
To Stoney’s family:
I never got a chance to meet Stoney personally, but my fiance Ronnie (Hicks) speaks very fondly of him, and now misses Stoney so much. So I know Stoney touched Ronnie in a special way, and I am thankful for that.
Sometimes God takes His own back sooner than we’d like. However, I hope you will find comfort in the knowledge that no one treats us better than God, and He truly loves us best.
Peace to you,
Karen Jacobs
Ronnie Hicks says
Words can not express the empty feeling that I have in my heart today. Stoney was more than a friend to me, he was my brother. A brother that I never had. Over that years as we both moved on with our lives, we did not talk as much due to the many miles that separated us, but when we did have a chance to speak with one another it always seemed as if it were yesterday. I will always remember you Stoney. You will always remain in my memory, and when I think of you I will remember the good times that we shared.
Your brother and friend always
Ronnie Hicks
Karen Anderson says
Stoney, was a coolest guy, he made alot of people laugh and feel comfortable , I have been to a few of Stoney’s pig roast. know one could cook like Stoney and I,m so happy I had the honor to get to know him he will be sadly missed and remembered alway’s. my sympahty got out to his famliy and friends. God bless them all.
Rebecca and Amanda says
Hello Family, I am so sorry that we were not able to be there with you for cousin Stoney’s Homegoing Celebration. We are forever praying for your comfort and peace from God during this time. Just know that our God only calls His Warriors home for battle at the appointed time. He will keep you in His perfect Peace till we met our loved ones with our saviour Jesus Christ. Love and Blessings Forever, Rebecca Evans, Amanda McKeever and Velma Davis
Brenda ,Levi and Clara Allen says
We Brenda, Levi, Clara & theAllen family will miss him! Will miss that GREAT BIG BRIGHT smile and that genuine happiness he always exuded when you see your people we love him so much ! The family has our deepest Condolences much love