Stewart
BLACKSHEAR — Mr. Russell L. Stewart, age 59 of Blackshear, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga.
Stewart was born August 23, 1965, in Savannah to the late Willis and Mary Copeland Stewart. He had made his home in Blackshear for the past 18 years and owned and operated Waycross Winlectric Company. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, being involved with his church family, and helping others. Stewart was a member of City Boulevard Church of Christ in Waycross.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Stewart of Blackshear; children, Kayla Marie Stewart, Morgan Breanne Thomas and husband, Matthew, of Waycross, Dallas Capri Stewart of Blackshear, Austin Peyton Stewart of Blackshear, Madison Elizabeth Stewart, of Douglas, and Alexis Jaye Stewart of Blackshear; brothers, Rodney Stewart and wife, Jan, of Hinesville, Richard Stewart of Montgomery, Ala., and Roland Stewart and wife, Lisa, of Burlington, N.C.; sisters, Rebecca Standard and husband, Eddie, and Rachel O’Neal and husband, Donnie, all of Hinesville; grandchildren: Danielle Reddick, Matthew Reddick, Mason Thomas, Briseis Elder, Kace Griffin, Knox Griffin, and River Pease; as well as several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services for Stewart were held Monday, October 21 at the City Boulevard Church of Christ in Waycross with the the Rev. Ryan Tuten officiating. Special music included “Amazing Grace,” How Great Thou Art,” “It Is Well with My Soul,” and “Blue Skies and Rainbows” by the attending congregation. The interment followed in Willacoochee City Cemetery.
Serving as active pallbearers were Roland Stewart, Everette Reagan, Jim Arnold, Matthew Thomas, Brandon Perry, and Nolan Fanbrich.
Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.
