Billy
Billy Stewart
d. July 21, 2014
Bellville- Mr. Billy Futch Stewart, PhD. died July 21, 2014 after an extended illness. Mr. Stewart was a 1950 graduate of Bryan County High School, received his Associate’s degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 1952 and his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1954. He retired from the Georgia Army National Guard as a CW4 with over 37 years of service. Mr. Stewart was also former interim director of Savannah Technical College and was instrumental in establishing the school’s current location. He was an adult educator training both students and instructors in trade and industry and served as a national judge for VICA. After 20 years of instruction at Georgia Southern University, Mr. Stewart achieved Professor Emeritus status.
Mr. Stewart was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his grandchildren compete. He was a craftsman of wood and an accomplished musician. Playing only by ear, he could play any instrument except the accordion. Mr. Stewart was a member of First Baptist Church of Claxton for 35 years and formerly served as both deacon and treasurer. He was a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Alee Shrine.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Rachel Buckner Stewart of Bellville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robin B. and Tracie Stewart of Glennville and D. Jay and Teresa B. Stewart of Claxton; two daughters and sons-in-law Elaine and Robert Dasher of Hinesville and Crystal and Brian Thomas of Statesboro; nine grandchildren, Lauren Dasher, Lindsay Helt, Ryne Stewart, Tyler Stewart, Seth Blocker, Brooke Smith, Britt Thomas, Regan Thomas and Rachel Thomas; five great grandchildren and a special cousin, Freddie and Rod Lee of Ellabell.
Visitation will be held 5-8 P.M. Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 11 A.M. Thursday, July 24, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Claxton. Interment will follow in Northside Cemetery with military and Masonic honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Claxton, P.O. Box 607, Claxton, GA 30417, Pinewood Christian Academy, P.O. Box 7, Bellville, GA 30414 or the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30067. The family of Mr. Stewart would like to recognize the very special care given by Dr. Sidney J. Bolch and his staff. Flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com
Mr. Stewart was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his grandchildren compete. He was a craftsman of wood and an accomplished musician. Playing only by ear, he could play any instrument except the accordion. Mr. Stewart was a member of First Baptist Church of Claxton for 35 years and formerly served as both deacon and treasurer. He was a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Alee Shrine.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Rachel Buckner Stewart of Bellville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robin B. and Tracie Stewart of Glennville and D. Jay and Teresa B. Stewart of Claxton; two daughters and sons-in-law Elaine and Robert Dasher of Hinesville and Crystal and Brian Thomas of Statesboro; nine grandchildren, Lauren Dasher, Lindsay Helt, Ryne Stewart, Tyler Stewart, Seth Blocker, Brooke Smith, Britt Thomas, Regan Thomas and Rachel Thomas; five great grandchildren and a special cousin, Freddie and Rod Lee of Ellabell.
Visitation will be held 5-8 P.M. Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 11 A.M. Thursday, July 24, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Claxton. Interment will follow in Northside Cemetery with military and Masonic honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Claxton, P.O. Box 607, Claxton, GA 30417, Pinewood Christian Academy, P.O. Box 7, Bellville, GA 30414 or the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30067. The family of Mr. Stewart would like to recognize the very special care given by Dr. Sidney J. Bolch and his staff. Flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com
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