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Robert Lorenzo Stewart Sr.

Robert Stewart Obituary

ROBERT LORENZO STEWART SR., 72, died Tuesday, May 5, 2003. Born in Millington, Tenn., he was a retired Postal Worker and disabled Army Veteran. He was a member of the Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church. Survivors include his wife, Pauline; a son, Robert Jr. (Valerie); daughter, Marilyn Avery (Marcus) of Indianapolis; step-daughter, Cheryl Oatts (William); step-sons, Fred Jackson Jr. (Patricia) and Erick Jackson, all of Fort Wayne, and Darryl Jackson (Marcia) of Severn, Md.; brother, Charles (Evelyn) of Memphis, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church, 836 E. Jefferson Blvd., with calling from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by by Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E. Lewis St., Fort Wayne. Family and friends may sign the guestbook via ellis-funeralhome.com.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on May 9, 2003.

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Carolyn Bryant

May 24, 2003

Aunt Pauline,



I am so soory to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our paryers and thoughts.



Love and miss you



Your niece, Carolyn

TARA BOUTTE'

May 12, 2003

HELLO MRS. PAULINE STEWART,

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE LOVE YOU ALL



LOVE, TARA & CHILDREN

John & Sharon Baird

May 10, 2003

You are in our thoughts. May God sustain you during this time of bereavement.

Kevin and Edna Clancy

May 9, 2003

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and keep you in his care.

Clarence Williams

May 9, 2003

Our prayers go to the Stewart family during your hour of bereavement. However, we know your loved one is resting with Jesus. There are brighter days ahead. Continue to trust in the Lord to see you through. Sincerely

Betty Golden & Clarence Williams

Todd Walsh

May 9, 2003

My Prayers go out to the family. I knew Mr. Stewart as a young man growing up in Ft. Wayne. He was a positive influence on my life.

He will be missed.

God Bless.

Todd

Eleen Plemons

May 9, 2003

I worked with Robert at K Mart.I always looked forward to seeing him in the morning.He was always pleasant and was always willing to help you out. Robert will be greatly missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Yvonne Smith

May 8, 2003

Mr. Stewart was a kind man, loved his church and was a willing worker in the church; he will be missed. But since the loss to you is most direct and personal, I wanted to express my sincere sympathy and let you know that I am praying for your family.

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