Minister Samuel Stewart Sr, 97, formerly of Blytheville, AR, departed from this life Friday, August 2, 2024, at St Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN. He was born on July 12, 1927, to the late Allen Stewart and the late Virginia Pitts-Stewart in Blytheville, AR.

Samuel worked as a maintenance supervisor for both the Blytheville School District and Agrico up until his retirement. He was a devoted husband and father to his late wife, Lafalene Stewart and their nine children. Mr. Stewart was a dedicated member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness where he followed his passion to become a Minister.

In addition to his parents, Allen and Virginia Stewart, Samuel was preceded in death by one son, Fredrick Stewart, one daughter, Doris Pitts, seven brothers, and three sisters.

He is survived by three sons, Samuel (Toni) Stewart Jr of Memphis, TN, Danny (Wendy) Stewart of Benton, AR, and Trent Stewart of Austin, TX, four daughters, Barbara Redmond of Little Rock, AR, Gwendolyn Woodson of Blytheville, AR, Linda (Elbert) Haynes of Cordova, TN, and Virginia (Michael) Vanwickle of Allen, TX, three brothers, James (Linda) Stewart, Jerry Stewart, and Edward Stewart, two sisters, Iulla Mixon, and Deborah (Andrew) Robinson as well as host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all other relatives, and friends that he loved dearly.

A memorial service for Minister Stewart will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness located at 3565 Kimball Ave, Memphis, TN, 38111. A Zoom for Mr. Stewart's service will be available with the following Zoom ID: 2667950168; Password: 1243.

Arrangements will be under the care of Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville, AR.