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Obituary For Stephen William Stewart

Stephen William Stewart, age 41, of Athens, GA passed February 14, 2021.

A Private funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 20, 2021 at The Chapel of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Memorial Park. Public viewing, Friday 2-6 PM, at the funeral home.

Survivors include: his parents, Bishop Will and Mrs. Phyllis Stewart; sister, Dr. Bethany (Marcus) Stewart- Harrison; fiancé, Rhea Ward; nephew, Judah Harrison; and a host of relatives and friends; and the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Arrangements by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook and stream online at www.jacksonmcwhorterfuneralhome.com

Guest Book

Steph ..

- Vanessa

Know that he is in a better place. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Luv U!

- Nakita Walker

Brother how I wish you were still here but God knows best. You visited this sinfull world and made the best of it before I met you but the Lord called you home before the devil could have his part on your life, we bless God for keeping Daddy and mama Phyllis steward in his vineyard,may the Lord continue to keep the family strong, till we meet to part no more.ogunyomi family

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Dear Lady Cuz, Bishop Will and Bethany, my heart is heavy as we celebrate the Homegoing of this precious young man, your son and brother ,Stephen. Heaven is a better place with him there but his presence here will certainly be missed. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal". I love you family. Charlene Lindsay-Cummings.

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To The Stewart Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I am thankful that you allowed me to share in the life of my dear Stephen. I will always cherish the heartfelt memories. Love and Prayers Nekita Wicker Boston

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To the Stewart family- I am so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for families peace and understanding. May God Grace continue to cover your lives. However I can support you all please let me know. Jamese Yarber

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Stephen was one of the kindest people I've ever met. He always had a welcoming greeting and a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed. To the entire Stewart Family, I love you and I'm praying for you. -Tennille Lasker-Scott & Family

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Our prayers to the family that the Lord will give you strength from day to day. Yes memories will continue and God will also give you comfort. Stephen and I had text and in person conversations. Our piece was about our people who had made history. I texted him and we texted talk last month. A quiet and mannerable young man will truly be missed. The Wheeler's

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Praying for the family and sending love Ramos Family

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Sending prayers to the Stewart family ❤️

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Know that God is, and will contiune to be with you and your Family. Stepen is in the presents and comfort of the Lord and Jesus Christ. Prayers and Condolences from the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, inc. Larry McDaniel, Ph.D.

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To the Stewart family, our second family. We love you all so much and pray each day for God to comfort and guide you through this time. Our hearts are with you always. Love, the Small Family

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To Bishop Will and family, our hearts are heavy and our sympathy is deep for you all. We pray that God will comfort and keep you all during this time of bereavement. Our prayers are for, that God will give you oil of joy for your mourning, knowing that Stephen has made it home. William Fields and Family

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My prayers are with you. May the Lord continue to comfort your family. Stephen was a very nice young man.

- REGINA BELL

My prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you all at this time. Stephen was a gentle soul everyone I saw him he always had a warming smile. God bless and comfort you. Dr. Regina Bell

- REGINA BELL

My deepest condolences to all praying for peace which surpasses all understanding to usher all through this time of transition, your son was amazing share the sadness of this moment I hear a proud mom saying my miracle baby's yes mam all I can say is that is a fact. I am blessed to know and look up to First lady and Bishop Stewart praying for all Barbara Crawford Hunt Much love

- Barbara Crawford Hunt

My dear brother (Will) and sister-in-law (Phyllis), our hearts are saddened as we grieve with you on the loss of your baby. We pray God's strength, comfort and peace for you now and in the coming days. Hold onto and rejoice in the 41 years of precious memories. We love you. Your brother, Sylvester Stewart Sr. , Sandra and family.

- Your brother, Sylvester Stewart Sr. , Sandra and family.

My heart breaks for all of you. I remember that sweet and talented child in my kindergarten class at Timothy in the 80s. May your memories of him and your faith carry you through the days, weeks, months ahead as a community grieves with you. Eugenia Robertson Thompson

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, from your cousins and nephew in Greensboro, N. C. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. We will be checking with you later. Love always, Brenda, Sketter (Herman, Jr.), Diane, Ronald, Reggie and Darryl.

- Wanda Johnson

Stephen you will be so missed. I thank God that I was blessed to have you in my life. I'll miss seeing your face looking as if you don't know what I'll say next. My baby gentleman I love you. Bishop, Sis Stewart, Bethany and Marcus I love you and will pray that God comfort you.

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Rest In Peace my brother.. until we meet again. Continual prayers of strength and comfort to you all. Candice Lewis

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Phyllis, my heart breaks for you as you mourn the loss of your beloved son. There are no words of comfort for the loss of a precious child. May your faith comfort and guide you through this valley of despair. Love, JoBeth and Lew Allen

- JoBeth Allen

Praying fervently for The Stewart's Family for the loss of your son and brother.

- Bishop Gregory and Lady Melinda Huggins

On behalf of the Stewart family I'm offering my deepest sympathy for my brother in Christ Stephen. We had a few laughs together, talked about music,work, his muscular physique, and him asking me if I was ok. Very thoughtful, and caring.. Love you brother. Robert

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May you rest peacefully in the loving arms of Jesus. It was a blessing to know you. To Bishop and First Lady, my prayers are with you both. We love you. The Thompson family.

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Stephen Stewart I'm definitely honored to have met a sweet spirited, humble, quiet and after God's own heart. The love you had in your eyes for Jesus without even speaking. I reflect on the conversations I had with you about when I came into the church, thanking you for sharing your parents with us how I came to love Jesus as you do. This is your time Stephen rest in heaven. To my Bishop and First Lady Stewart, family and friends y'all are in my prayers for God to strengthen you during this time of your loss. Much love Minister Jacqueline Barnett and Family.

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Phyllis, Will, and Bethany, my heart breaks for you. May God wrap His arms around you and blanket you with that peace that passes understanding. My prayers are with you. Brenda Fitzpatrick

- Brenda Fitzpatrick

Stephen, you will be missed and you are much loved. I'm so glad that I met you. Kofi, misses you so much you were such a good friend. May you rest in peace. Bella (Kofi Hightower)

- Bella Hightower

Thanking God for a life well lived, for the many memories, and for what you meant to me. So blessed to have known you, Stephen William Stewart. To the Stewart Family I love you and praying for you. Kristi

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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