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Rufus B. Stewart
1938 - 2020
Rufus B. Stewart
1938 - 2020
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BORN
1938
DIED
2020
Rufus Stewart Obituary
Rufus B. Stewart
Roebuck - Rufus B. Stewart, 81, died Thursday May 14, 2020 at his home after several years of failing health. Born on October 31,1938 in Pennington Gap, VA, he was the son of the late James and Eunice Turner Stewart and was the husband of Carolyn Ann Stewart.
Mr. Stewart was founder/owner of Roebuck Welding and Fabricators and retired after many years of successful operation. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He expected hard work from all those around him, loved a simple life and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his daughter, Wanda Stewart-Robinette of Roebuck, a son, Randy Stewart (Stacie) of Walnut Grove; grandchildren, Amber Campsen McDonald of Greenville, Ashley Groce of Roebuck , Randall Stewart Jr. (Madison) of Greenville and Caralee Lowry (Philip) of Columbia; brothers, Cecil Stewart, Durant Stewart (Helen), sister, Margaret Ann Stevens; and sister-in-law, Susie Stewart all of Spartanburg. Step-Children; Stephanie Rooth (Chuck) of League City,Tx, Tammy Castagno (Joe) of Lakeland, Fl and Jason Spencer (Amy) of Union. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by; brothers, Harold Stewart, Billy Gene Stewart; sister, Geraldine Terry Wiseman and Son-In Law Randy Robinette.
Visitation will be on Saturday May16, 2020 from 6-8 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens at 3:00 PM on Sunday May17, 2020 officiated by Pastor Frankie Taylor.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3000 Stone Station Road, Roebuck, SC 29376 or Putman Baptist Church, 3692 Buffalo West Springs Highway, Buffalo, SC 29321
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jmdunbar.com
Dunbar Funeral Home
& Crematory
Ricky Nash
May 18, 2020
Rest in peace my favorite bubby MR Rufus'.your friend Rick Nash of Pauline
Frank and Karen Lee
May 17, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and neighbor. You will all be in our prayers.
Rosemary Fleming
May 16, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Rufus will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to all the family.
treaky Knox
May 16, 2020
Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
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Rachel Haulbrook
May 16, 2020
I am so so sorry to hear about Rufus, I always thought of him as a brother. He will be greatly missed. I pray for the family and ask GOD to help each of you through this difficult time.
April Lowry
May 15, 2020
To all of Mr. Rufus Stewart's many family & friends(especially my precious daughter in law, Caralee). I only got to meet Rufus one time - Easter of 2019 I believe. So glad we had that afternoon with him.
Love, prayers, & hugs,
April & Tom Lowry
The Staff of J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory
May 16, 2020
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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