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Lonzell STEWART Obituary
Lonzell is survived by a loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Shirley Ann Williams Stewart; three sons, Shaun Delaurence Stewart and Kenneth DeWayne Ford, both of Newport News, and Paul G. Stewart (Reno) of Dallas, Texas; three daughters, Pamela Stewart Hughes (Morgan) of Dallas, Texas, Teresa Stewart Barker (Carl) of Tyler, Texas, and LaTanya Williams (John) of El Paso, Texas.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 19, 2010, at 11 a.m. at New Beech Grove Baptist Church, 326 Tabbs Lane, Newport News, Va. A public viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday April 19, at the church. Burial will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran's Cemetery.
Services of comfort entrusted to Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lonzell STEWART
Dan Moyer, Army ret
July 3, 2024
CSM Lonzell Stewart served his soldiers with devotion and commitment to a betterment of the Army. In Oct 73, then Trans School Commandant Col Orman Hicks spoke of then 1st SG Stewart, I "told the General I've never seen a company look as good as Company B, 1st Student Battalion."
Charles Schwartzmann
June 16, 2021
I know that this condolence is years after CSM Stewart's passing, but I just made an internet search for him today as I was remembering him. I was one of the many inept soldiers that he guided through the infancy of our Army service. I was a 2LT whose first assignment was in a training company at Ft. Eustis where CSM (then 1SG) Stewart was serving as First Sergeant. I truly knew nothing and asked him a million questions. He always was gracious with his time and desire to develop young officers. At one point he scheduled me to attend the First Sergeant's course to learn more. In my career I never met another officer that had graduated from that course. In the course of 30 years of commissioned service, I never encountered a finer, wiser, or more compassionate NCO than CSM Stewart.
I became the officer I was as a direct result of his mentoring and personal care for me as a person. I can only pray that my time on earth is over, that CSM Stewart will find time to spend a little time catching up with an old friend and student.
After all of these years I am deeply saddened by his loss and I can only pass on my deepest sympathy to all of his family.
COL (ret) Charles Schwartzmann
CSM (Ret) Harold Hunt
May 11, 2010
On behalf of everyone who has ever worn the chevrons of a sergeant major, we are deeply saddened and want to pass along our sincere condolences to the entire family. CSM Stewart shared the same passion for soldiering as his legendary peers who have come before him. He also shared the same desire to excel, becoming a command sergeant major. Throughout his life, he put service first, both to the nation and his community. Command Sergeant Major Stewart was a terrific soldier and perhaps more importantly a better person and a great mentor. He will be truly missed by the entire NCO Corps community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Be thou at Peace.
CSM (Ret) Harold Hunt
SGM Harold L. Hunt Jr.
CSM Shirley A. Hunt
& the entire Hunt family
john davis
May 1, 2010
may god bless you and take you with his arms
JOHN L. DAVIS AND MARIE DAVIS
KENNETH FORD
April 22, 2010
MOMMA,
I WANT YOU TO BE STRONG. I WANT YOU BE HAPPY. THIS MAN THAT YOU BROUGHT INTO MY LIFE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS THE ONE WHO LOVED A BOY THAT WAS NOT HIS OWN. THAT GAVE A BOY A SAFE AND LOVING HOME TO COME TO THEN AS WELL AS NOW. A MAN THAT WOULD GIVE UP HIS LAST DOLLAR IN HIS WALLET IF I WANTED IT. A MAN THAT WAS A HERO IN MY EYES. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM AND WILL BE PROUD TO CALL HIM DAD. HE GAVE ME THE STRENGHTH TO CONTINUE ON WHEN THINGS WERE TOUGH. HE GAVE ME INTESTINAL FORTITUTDE THAT MADE ME THE MAN THAT I AM TODAY. I LOVE YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU. I WANT YOU TO KNOW IN CLOSING THAT I WILL ALWAYS KEEP HIM IN MY HEART. I LOVED HIM DEARLY.
DWAYNE (HOSS)
Allyson and Jim Pigford
April 21, 2010
Shirley, We were so sorry to read of the passing of Lonzell. We remember his kindness and gentleness and red Ford parked in the street in front of your house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Allyson and Jim Pigford
Jimmy Brown
April 21, 2010
Shirley may you and your family find peace in your time of sorrow. I am truly sorry about the loss of your wonderful husband and friend Lonzell
April 19, 2010
Mrs.Stewart and Family, my heart was sadden when I heard of Dea.Stewarts passing.I know what prayer can and will do.and as long as you beleive God will take care of you ...love Cynthia.
Kathy Royall
April 19, 2010
On behalf of the Spinal Cord Injury Service at the VAMC in Richmond, V A. please accept our deepest sypathy at the passing of Mr. Stewart.
Joyce Jones
April 19, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Beverlyn Ashby
April 19, 2010
Mrs. Stewart, please accept my sincere condolences as you grieve the loss of your husband. I only met him and you a few times, but you both have epitimized God's selfless love. I so appreciated all that you both did for my grandmother, Sister Ola Mae Staton, both during her life, illness, and after her death. May these days, weeks, and months allow you to remember all of the precious moments that you shared. God Bless You!!
Debbie & Bill Wilson
April 18, 2010
Dear Shirley & family--
Our thoughts and prayers are with you especially now...Bill and I feel honored to have known and worked with such a dignified Christian man...and I know that many others share the same feelings. He will always be missed as well as remembered...he always set the example and followed through. We will both see you on Monday at the service. God Bless you always...
Francine Coleman
April 18, 2010
My God keep you and your family in His loveing arms, my prayers are with you.Love and sympathy. Francine Colemaan
April 17, 2010
Sis.Stewart,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deacon Stewart was such a wonderful man of God's I feel honored to have known him. I wanted to share these words spoken by David. Prayerfully they will bring some encouragement to you and your family during this time.I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. May you find comfort in these verses knowing that God is forever with you.
Deacon LeRoy Mosley
Alfred & Carolyn Daye JR
April 17, 2010
Shirley & Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and you all
return to life's routione,may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends
Vanessa Barnes
April 17, 2010
Miss Shirley, May God continue to bless and keep you and that you feel the presense of the angels of comfort around you. With much love and sympathy. Vanessa B.
Maria Saunders
April 16, 2010
Mama Shirley, my vocabulary is too limited to express love for Daddy Stewart. He was a kind, compassion, and gentle giant and will definitely be missed. He made himself available and extended a helping hand and an open heart to me (Daddy's Little Girl) and my husband, Charlie (now deaceased). It is because of his outpouring love that we were able endure a very difficult time in our lives. My heart aches but I know that God makes no mistakes. So, however I may assist you and your loved ones in your time of need, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask. I loved Daddy Stewart and I love you as well. I do know what you are going through and I am here for you.
Daddy's Little Girl
Alice Craig
April 16, 2010
Dear Shirley,
Our prayers are with you and your family. Lt. Stewart was such a wonderful man, and I feel honored to have know him. May God Bless You.
Alice Craig
geraldine wyche
April 16, 2010
Thinking of you and your family during this time of loss and grief. Will be praying for your health and strength. My deepest sympathy..Geri Wyche
April 16, 2010
Shirley, know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are out of town, but do hope to be with you on Monday.
The Barnes,
Haywood and Elaine
April 16, 2010
Shirley, May the Lord be near you on this day and bless you in His gracious way. " Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted."
Your sister in Christ'
Mary Self
Mary Self
April 16, 2010
Shirley, May the Lord be near you on this day and bless you in His gracious way. " Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted."
Your sister in Christ'
Mary Self
Jackye Marble
April 16, 2010
Shirley,you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Emily Smith
April 16, 2010
Shirley, you have my deepest sympathy. Lonzell death is a great loss to you and the community. He deeply loved you. May God continue to bless and keep you.
Clyde Gunn
April 16, 2010
I pray that God will bless the Stewart family during this time of bereavement. I was a soldier in the U.S.Army under CSM Stewart's leadership. I can truly say that his guidance for his subordinates was truly with care and concern. He was a great leader, not only as a soldier, yet as a God-fearing man, in which he often displayed in his role as a supervisor in the military. I had the privilege of meeting CSM Stewart when I first was assigned to the Transportation School Brigade at Fort Eustis Virginia. During his in-briefing with me to the brigade, I immediately saw a Christian at work, this was the way he talked and carried himself throughout the session. He was a truly inspired leader not only in the military, yet in his walks of life, after the military. I pray that Heaven will smile upon the Stewart family, and the extension of the Stewart family, I also pray that you will continue to "press toward the mark of God's calling; For we have to realize that we all belong to God, and He only loans each of us to each other for a "little while". Be blessed in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ....with "Christian Love"
Clyde R. Gunn, SFC,USA(RET)
Verneka&Marcus Hudson
April 16, 2010
May God bless you as you cope with the loss of your loved one.
April 16, 2010
Deacon Stewart was a godly man and he will be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him. He was the most gentle, loving and caring man that I ever knew.
Karol, Jennifer and Phillip Hopson
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