Name: Calling hours for Robert S. Stewart
Start: 2021-12-11T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-12-11T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown

MSGT Robert S. Stewart, USAF RET, a.k.a. "The Rebel", passed away on December 1, 2021, after a long illness. He was 91 years old, but he was a jokester, and he would tell you, "I would have been 93, but I was sick for 2 years." He was born in Petersburg, VA on January 20, 1930, to Peyton Russell Stewart, Sr., and Annie Ethel (Culbreath) Stewart. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1950 and served proudly and honorably until 1972. His various duty stations included Tripoli, Libya, Nevada, California, Virginia, Italy, Michigan, and Allentown. He was married to Patricia Lee Saunders on October 18, 1951. His hobbies included golf, and trivia. His affinity for trivia resulted in appearances on game shows. Seven Keys in 1960 in Hollywood and Jeopardy in 1971 in New York. During his tenure in Italy, he caddied for Julius Boros in the 1968 golf world cup in Rome. He will be remembered for his quick wit and was always ready with a joke or two. Like his golf advice for guys having a rough game. "Take 2 weeks off,……….. then quit".

He is survived by his wife and four sons, Robert (Janet), Frank, Art (Terri) and Bernard (Dawn) who gave him his greatest blessing, his granddaughter and namesake, Sydney. He is also survived by his sister, Mrs. Jean Collier of Colonial Heights, Virginia, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Peyton Stewart, Jr., and Kenneth Stewart.

Services: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 11th in the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. 274 North Krocks Road, Allentown. Call 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Saturday. Military honors will conclude the services in the garden of the funeral home. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. www.stephensfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's name to any Veterans charity of one's choice.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 5, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Stewart

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8 Entries

Don & Denise Jones (Seyler twins grandparents)

December 11, 2021

Bernie and family, sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Thank you for serving our Country Sir. May he be in peace remember it´s never goodbye remember all the good times until you meet again. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!

Marcella & Sam Tatum

December 9, 2021

Sorry for your loss Patty. I know sometimes he went to far with you and his jokes but you are a strong woman. Sorry I did not spend more time with both of you. He will be missed.

Jim and Elaine Zello

December 7, 2021

Patty, Bobby, Frank, Arthur and Bernie, Our sincere condolences to you and your families for the loss of Bob. I have so many memories of visits with our family as I was growing up. Bob loved to be with the family up north and play pinocle to the wee hours of the morning at our house and grandpa and grandma Blackman. And our visits to Virginia were highlights to my life as well. Thanks for the memories. JZ & EZ

The Brawn's

December 6, 2021

Bernie, Family & Loved ones, our deepest condolences. This is not goodbye, till we meet again. May he rest easy and be pain free. We thank him for his service. Warm hugs and prayers to all that loved him and lives he touched. May you find peace holding his memories close to your hearts. The Brawn Family.

Regina Copek

December 6, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss -you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss seeing him in the yard pulling the weeds and giving me the thumbs up as he drove by - he was a great neighbor!!!

Lisa and Craig

December 6, 2021

Dear Art and entire Stewart family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying that you find peace as you reflect on happy memories. God Bless.
Lisa and Craig

Grateful

December 5, 2021

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful US Citizen

Sue Pammer

December 5, 2021

Dear Patty and Family,
My deepest sympathy in your loss. Bob always had a smile on his face and a joke to share. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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