William "Bill" Stewart

March 12, 1926 - March 8, 2019

William "Bill" Andrew Stewart , age 92, of Elk Park, North Carolina passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Glenbridge Health & Rehab Center in Boone, NC. He was born on March 12, 1926 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late George D. Stewart and the late Eva Crowe Stewart. Bill served his country in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Dupont Chemical, Savannah River Plant. He was a member of the Elk Park United Methodist Church, Cranberry Lodge, Past Member of the New Ellenton, SC Lodge. Bill enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Lucy Stewart; Daughter, Patricia Louise Stewart; Six Brothers, George Dewey Stewart, Wayne Stewart, Allan Stewart, Paul Stewart, Stephen Stewart, Doyle Stewart; Sister, Nelta Stewart Crawley; . Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory his Daughter, Katherine Stewart of Elk Park, NC, Daughter, Linda (Jeff) Solem of Cumming, GA, Son, William (Alicia) Stewart of Alabaster, AL, Five Grandchildren, Four Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews. Bill's family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, beginning at 6:00 pm at the funeral home. The funeral service for William "Bill" Andrew Stewart will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 beginning at 7:00 pm from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Military graveside rites will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 12:00 pm in the Banner Cemetery in Elk Park. Military honors will be provided by the Pat Ray Post of the VFW. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Elk Park United Methodist Church. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Stewart family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Bill and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121