William Stewart, Jr.

William Stewart, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. William was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and Southern University at New Orleans, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He was a veteran of United States Army, serving his country during the Vietnam War. For unknown reasons, he never pursued employment relating to his education. He appeared content in working various jobs, including a waiter and bartender at LaRuth’s Restaurant and as a laborer for several industrial companies. However, his passion was gardening and he was very crafty in designing and maintaining his lawn as well as neighbors lawns. This brought him great joy and contentment. Beloved son of the late William and Rosie Fennidy Stewart. Grandson of the late Horace Fennidy, Sr., Mary Winesberry, Ernest Stewart, Sr., and Lovender Stewart. Loving brother of Shirley McIntyre, Laverne Stewart, and the late Stanley Stewart. Uncle of Andrew Lee McIntyre, Lasana (Tanisha) Cambrice, Derek Stewart, and Chantel Stewart. Great uncle of Tia Alexander and Kyle Cambrice. Nephew of Vivian Darensburg and Joseph (Diane) Fennidy. Brother-in-law of Cynthia Stewart. Godfather of Carrie Brown. William is also survived by his special friend Betty (Lee) Nelson, and a host of cousins, and friends. The family would like to thank Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice for the excellent care they provided to William. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Regular Baptist Church, Faith Methodist Church, Boynton United Methodist Church, Jesus Christ Apostolic Church, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; members of the Men of Distinction Club and the Old Timers Baseball Club are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Regular Baptist Church, 901 5th Street Gretna, LA on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Pastor T. A. Hodge, officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery-Slidell, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.