Charles Stewart, 80, of Cullowhee, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, after a period of declining health.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Lambert and Polly Williams Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Lambert, and Odell Stewart.
Mr. Stewart was a Navy Veteran and retired from the maintenance department at Brevard College. He was a member of the Pine Creek Baptist Church; and enjoyed gardening, flowers, and working outside.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Zoney Ashe Stewart; two sons, Charles Thomas Stewart (Renge) of Japan, and Christopher Joe Stewart (Kimberly) of Brevard; and two grandchildren, Claudia and Polly. Mr. Stewart also has one sister, Opal Crandall of Pine Creek; one brother, Gene Stewart of Brevard; and numerous nieces and nephews surviving.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 12pm at the Pine Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Aaron Langston and Rev. Johnny Norris will officiate.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.