Name: Visitation for Ronald Mitchell Stewart
Start: 2022-01-13T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-14T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Miller Funeral Home - Oxford

Dr. Ronald Mitchell Stewart of Anniston, Alabama died peacefully on January 8, 2022. He was 81 years old. Dr. Stewart was born in Anniston on February 8, 1940, minutes after his twin brother Donald. Dr. Stewart was the son of the late James Howard "Cobb" Stewart and Toledo Hall Stewart. He graduated from Anniston High School class of 1958. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, his Medical Degree from the UAB School of Medicine, completed his internship and residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham and served at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia. He established his medical practice at Northeast Alabama OB-GYN. He was a Fellow of the American College of OB-GYN. He served as past OB-GYN Department Chief at NE Alabama Regional Medical Center and as Medical Staff Representative to the Quality Council to the Board. He also served on the State of Alabama Department of Public Health Region III Perinatal Advisory Committee. For a number of years, Dr. Stewart's deep commitment to the care and treatment of his patients enabled the Anniston Regional Medical Center to maintain its maternity unit and to continue to provide maternity care to women in the Anniston area. In addition, Dr. Stewart was one of the original group of Anniston physicians who established the Anniston Surgery Center. Dr. Stewart passionately served such organizations as Carpenters for Christ and served on the advisory board of The Blackburn Institute, a student leadership development organization at the University of Alabama. He served as Treasurer and board member of Glen Addie Mission Church, served on the board of The Military Evangelism Center and taught Sunday School at Golden Springs Baptist Church. During his 52-year career, Dr. Stewart had the honor of delivering over 20,000 babies and had many second and even third-generation patients. Dr. Stewart was known by many for his legendary sense of humor, his genuine generosity and primarily for his devotion to his family, friends and patients. Dr. Stewart enjoyed Alabama football, fly fishing on the Nantahala River at his cabin in the mountains and singing karaoke at the Boathouse in Destin. Dr. Stewart is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Loray Royall Stewart; his children Dr. Allison Stewart Cavender, Mr. Christopher Russell (Berkeley) Stewart, Mrs. Kelly Stewart (Mike) Brannam; his eight grandchildren Maddie, Bella, Mary Stewart, Esmee, Drew, Finn, Caroline and Christopher; his siblings Mr. James Howard Stewart, Jr., Mr. Donald W. (LuLu) Stewart, Esquire. and Ms. Jane Stewart Griffin; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones and his faithful dog, Lilly, who was always with him. Visitation will be held at Miller Funeral Home in Oxford on Thursday, January 13 from 4-7 p.m. Memorial service will be held at Golden Springs Baptist Church on Friday, January 14 at 11 a.m. Graveside service will not be observed. Masks will be worn at the services. The family asks that anyone who wishes to make a donation in Dr. Stewart's honor, please contribute to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, UAB's Parkinson's Foundation or The Gideons International. Miller Funeral Home, Crematory, and Aquamation Center Phone: 256-831-4611

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Published by The Anniston Star on Jan. 12, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Stewart

8 Entries

Carol McFry

August 12, 2024

I'm very sadden to hear about Dr. Stewart passing he delivered all 3 my kids from 1st 1992 my second 1997 and my last 2001 he was wonderful and compassionate obgyn you will be missed fly high

Paula Calhoun Dale

January 4, 2024

I just saw this today but I still wanted to comment in case Mrs. Stewart could see this. I thought a lot of both of them. I knew him since I was 14 years old when I first became his patient. He said Doctors always have favorite patients and me and 1 other lady was his. He listened and did not rush you in any way. He gave me some of the best advise on many occasions and listened to me cry many many times over the years. He loved his wife, children and grand children. He loved to talk about them. I was lucky enough to have 1 child and she got to be his patient for 1 year before he retired. I asked him do you have to retire and he said Paula what do you want me to do die in this office and we laughed and he said I want to be able to enjoy my grand children. The world lost a good man when he passed. My condolences to all of you.

Yvonne Mason

January 18, 2023

I worked for Dr. Stewart fresh out of high school. Dr. Stewart gave me my first opportunity to become a nursing assistant for his practice and taught me everything there was to know about being an assistant. Dr. Stewart also delivered my second child. He was very caring and generous and loved by many. I know this post is late but he happened to cross my mind today 1/18/2023. So my condolences and deepest sympathy to his entire family.

Keitha Kirk

February 12, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Stewart. I loved him. I remember the last time I saw him and he shook my hand. It was different. I came home and told my husband he was retiring. And indeed he did. He will be missed.

Robin Roberts Ginn

February 10, 2022

I´m so sorry to hear about Dr. Stewart!
He was there for me through both my pregnancy´s and always took great care of me!
I remember when I lost my first child on Dec. 10, 1998 Dr. Stewart and his wife closed his office that day and came to my baby girl´s funeral!
They gave me this beautiful music box!
I was just in disbelief when I seen them there! He was the best Dr ever!
So when it came time for my second child to be born we had a little trouble getting my baby boy out! But God blessed me with another child and this time he was doing everything early!
He came close to being a Halloween baby!
Dr. Stewart told me I don´t need to try for anymore children because I would most likely have a miscarriage and might cause death to me as well as another baby!
I can´t say enough about what a great doctor he was!
Praying for his family and loved ones!

Mrs Beverly Grant ONeil

January 13, 2022

My deepest sympathies and condolences and love to the Stewart family

You´re in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin M. Wood

January 13, 2022

To the family, I am so sorry for you lost. I remember when he delivered both of my daughters now ages 38 & 36. He was such a Awesome Physician, never made me nervous or uncomfortable. Just an all around great Doc, & I always thought that I had the BEST OBGYN in Anniston & the surrounding areas!...Dr. Ronald M. Stewart will ALWYS be a 5 star Physician in my book of memories.

Dan and Shirley Helms

January 12, 2022

So sorry for your loss, I have many memories of Dr Stewart made him many pairs of glasses and your glasses Loray I remember we share the same birthday and year. Give our condolences to your family. Sad that we
now share our birthday with Dr. Stewart´s
passing. Will always remember you both.

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