1933
Ray
2015
Ray Stewart
December 15, 1933 — November 8, 2015
Ray Stewart
1933-2015
Gastonia– Ray Stewart, 81, went Home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Cherokee County, NC on December 15, 1933 to the late William and Cordelia Wiggins Stewart
Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly! Ray had worked in textiles all of his life before retiring. He loved spending time with his family and grandkids, often having the grandkids chasing pigs out in the country; and especially enjoyed family reunions and listening to "Old stories". Ray loved the beach, fishing and going to the mountains. He also enjoyed gardening; working with his tractor and watching things grow.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Sandra Stewart Lunsford, son Henry Randall Stewart, grandchildren Shiloh and Sierra Stewart, and brother, Clyde H. Stewart, sisters Hazel Davidson, Bertha Gibby, and Mildred Hodge.
Left to cherish his memories includes his wife of 62 years, Daisy Sparks Stewart; daughters, Susan Fowler and husband Walter; Cathy Derreberry and husband Danny; son, Rick Stewart and wife Crystal;
9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; a sister Dorothy Stiles
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 10th from 6:00 -8:00 pm at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home
A Celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 11th at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Reverend Freddie Helms and Reverend Roger Derreberry officiating
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park, Singing Tower IV with the releasing of the doves
Pallbearers will be Jason Derreberry, Kenny Fowler, Barney Fowler, Hunter Fowler, Nick Fowler, William Fowler, Matthew Lunsford, and Dillon Franklin
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
1933-2015
Gastonia– Ray Stewart, 81, went Home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Cherokee County, NC on December 15, 1933 to the late William and Cordelia Wiggins Stewart
Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly! Ray had worked in textiles all of his life before retiring. He loved spending time with his family and grandkids, often having the grandkids chasing pigs out in the country; and especially enjoyed family reunions and listening to "Old stories". Ray loved the beach, fishing and going to the mountains. He also enjoyed gardening; working with his tractor and watching things grow.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Sandra Stewart Lunsford, son Henry Randall Stewart, grandchildren Shiloh and Sierra Stewart, and brother, Clyde H. Stewart, sisters Hazel Davidson, Bertha Gibby, and Mildred Hodge.
Left to cherish his memories includes his wife of 62 years, Daisy Sparks Stewart; daughters, Susan Fowler and husband Walter; Cathy Derreberry and husband Danny; son, Rick Stewart and wife Crystal;
9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; a sister Dorothy Stiles
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 10th from 6:00 -8:00 pm at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home
A Celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 11th at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Reverend Freddie Helms and Reverend Roger Derreberry officiating
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park, Singing Tower IV with the releasing of the doves
Pallbearers will be Jason Derreberry, Kenny Fowler, Barney Fowler, Hunter Fowler, Nick Fowler, William Fowler, Matthew Lunsford, and Dillon Franklin
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
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