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Louis Stewart Obituary
He was born Aug. 11, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Geneva M. Stewart and Louis W. Stewart.
Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Linda A. Stewart, and two adoring children, Nicole R. Stewart and Tiffany T. Stewart, all of Colonial Heights, Va.; one granddaughter, Destiny Hines of Richmond, Va.; one brother, Kenneth W. Stewart (Aileen) of Chesterfield, Va.; one aunt, Dorothy Cunningham (John Randolph Nursing Home); three brothers-in-law, Rudolph F. Cooper Jr. (Marion) of Petersburg, Va., Algernon Cooper (Connie) of Richmond, Va., and Dwayne Cooper of Varina, Va. ; five sisters-in-law, Marjorie P. Peterson (William) of Petersburg, Va., Debra D. Bilal (Dawud) of Colonial Heights, Va., Reneé West Wimberley of Petersburg, Va., Beonca L. Taylor (Anthony) of Fort Lee, Va., and Patricia Lewis (Earl) of Colonial Heights, Va.; five special friends, Debra Spriggs, Charles Brooks, Arthur Edwards, Joseph Johnson and Eulis Beasley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Louis graduated from Carver High School in 1967 and attended John Tyler Community College. He also served in the Vietnam War. Louis retired from Philip Morris USA after 30 years of service.
Louis enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing cards. He was a family-oriented man and everyone that he encountered, he blessed with his quiet but loving demeanor.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at 2912 Tinsberry Drive, Colonial Heights, Va., and may be contacted by calling 804-520-4040.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Stewart at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis Stewart
La Verne Martin
April 24, 2011
Linda,Nichole and Tiffany
May warm memories surround you and bring you comfort.Let your hearts start on its journey to healing by feeling the comfort and uplifting of family and friends who love you.
Love to you all.
April 22, 2011
Linda, Nicole and Tiffany,
Dear Cousins;I am so very sorry that I could not be with you all today. Your Uncle needs me at home. We will remember Lewis and the good times that we had. Our memories are precious.May God bless you and the girls
Janette & Uncle Jake
April 21, 2011
We consider ourselves among the fortunate ones to be friends with Louis. His memory will always be cherished in our hearts. Remember that we love and care about you. We are here for you if you need us.
Love Charles and Spriggs
Leon Jones
April 21, 2011
Your smile and easy sprit will be missed. God Bless your family
April 20, 2011
God Bless you and your family
Douglas, Cookie and Asha Newsome
Louis & Arthenia Martin
April 19, 2011
To Linda, Tiffany, Nicole and The Stewart family. Our hearts were deeply sadden hearing of the passing of your beloved, Louis. May knowing you are not alone in your time of sorrow help give you strength today and hope for tomorrow.
April 19, 2011
Like sunshine on a cold winter afternoon...gone to soon.
Herbie McCray, Alexandria, VA
Lisa & Anthony Copeland
April 19, 2011
We will miss our wonderful cousin terribly!!! He was such a good-natured, gentle man with a terrific sense of humor and tremendous love and devotion to family and friends! He would do anything for anyone especially "his girls", Linda, Nicole and Tiffany. May we all find comfort in the beautiful memories we share of him.
Linda, Nicole and Tiffany, please know we are holding you close in our hearts and prayers.
Valerie Wiggins
April 19, 2011
Linda&family,my heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow.It seems like words can never be enough to ease the pain and sorrow you're going through,but as you know holding on to God's unchanging hands will make each of you stronger every day.God loves you all and so do I.
Harvell & Reid family
April 19, 2011
We are sorry for your sudden lost. Our prays and support are here for you and your family. We will miss his warm smile, and his humble spirit.
Carolyn and Earvin Thompson
April 16, 2011
We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of our beloved cousin.
He was such a wonderful, kind person and a dedicated husband and father.
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