Paul Finley Stewart

1957 - 2021

Paul Finley Stewart
June 26, 1957 - October 29, 2021
Columbia, South Carolina - Paul Finley Stewart, 64, died Friday morning October 29, 2021, with his wife, Kathy, by his side. Born in Fayetteville, NC, to Dr. Albert Stewart, Jr. and Mary DuBose Stewart, Paul was the third of five boys. After graduation from Elon College in 1981, he moved to Columbia to join his grandfather and uncle at DuBose – Stuckey Insurance, which later became part of Adams Eaddy & Associates. Paul served there as an account executive for over 40 years. His colleagues and his clients were family to him.
Family traditions were important to Paul, and he celebrated his Scottish heritage as an active member of the St. Andrews Societies of Columbia and of North Carolina. He was also a member of Forest Lake Club. He was an avid golfer and outdoorsman. He loved and was devoted to his family and friends. Paul lit up a room with his happy zest for life.
Paul was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Kathy; his two children, Finley of Charleston and Mary DuBose of Columbia; and Kathy's three children, Mary Kathryn Olsen (David) of Columbia, Braxton Taylor and Gantt Taylor both of Charleston.
He is also survived by his four brothers, Albert Stewart III (Robyn) of Hardeeville, SC; David D. Stewart (Jane) of Fayetteville, NC; Charles I. Stewart (Ashley) of Charlotte, NC; and James B. Stewart (Kathy) of Houston, TX; eight nieces and nephews; and Kathy's sister, Vicki Shull (Ken) of Goose Creek, SC.
A service of remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3 at Dunbar Funeral Home, 3926 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205. There will also be a livestream of the service on Dunbar Funeral Home – Devine's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DunbarDevine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com