Charles was born June 2, 1937 in Fannin County, Texas, the son of Quilbert Stewart and Ethel Marie Ryan Stewart. He was a 1956 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Bonham. Charles married Lillie Faye Harvey, May 4, 1957 in Ravenna, Texas. He was a licensed car detailer for Carter Chevrolet for many years and worked for Fannin County Funeral Home for 30 years. Charles was a member and deacon of New Home Baptist Church where he served in various capacities. He enjoyed fishing, yard work and riding his scooter. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Wilma Jean Smith and Peggy Oliphant.
He is survived by ~
Wife: Lillie Stewart of Bonham
Son: Melvin Stewart and wife, Nikita of Bonham
Daughters: Cassandra Stewart of Mesquite
Vanessa Elliott and husband, Richard and Ethel Samuels and husband, Lawrence of Bonham
Special Niece raised by Charles and Lillie: Lisa Jones of Bonham
7 Grandchildren: Shikita Williams, Shantae Stewart, Shanice Stewart, Shenae Watson, Damien Stewart, Dadrain Stewart and Jerome Stewart
3 Step grandchildren
8 Great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Special cousins: Dorothy Dale and Myrtle McIntyre
Grandsons, great-grandsons, Adrean Fuller, Aaron, Fuller, Jerrell Stewart, Braeden Stewart and Da’Jaylon Roberts and Roy Henry White will be honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday night.
Online guest register www.wisefuneralhome.com