Ronald Steward

Ronald Steward, entered into eternal rest on Saturday December 17, 2022. Born on August 18, 1953, to Willie Jack Steward and Lubertha Wright Steward in New Orleans, La. Ronald attended New Orleans Public Schools. He attended Booker T. Washington High School. In 1992, Ronald decided to serve as a deacon at King Solomon Baptist Church. On February 21, 2003, Ronald followed in his dad's footsteps by becoming an ordained minister. In 2020 the members of King Solomon Baptist Church selected Reverend Ronald Steward as their Pastor. Known by many as "Stewmeat", Ronald truly loved his Gert Town community who loved him back. A self-proclaimed domino champion, Stewmeat enjoyed slamming dominos with his loud roar! He took pride in sharing his experiences as an employee at Gambino Bakery (Toledano location), as an 18-wheeler truck driver, and as a construction carpenter. He assisted many even after his illness.In 1980, Stewmeat met the love of his life, cheerleader, and biggest supporter Linda Faulkins. Ronald Stewmeat Steward is survived by his devoted wife Linda Faulkin Steward; two daughters: Lykia Anderson (Derek) and Sonja Tapp-Rouser (Kenneth); two sons: Jamal Anderson and Tyren Steward; five siblings: Eva Miles, Velma Ashford, Diana Johnson-Talbert (King Henry), Phillip Steward and Robert Steward; Aunt and Uncle; Elizabeth and Alexander Cole seven grandchildren; five godchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Jack and Lubertha Steward; siblings Willie Steward Jr., John Thomas Steward, and Vivian Steward; two sisters-in-law Kathy Dean and Shatoney Milton.