A Dear Friend

A dear friend & colleague of Pastor Ron passed away on Tuesday. He was a great influence in my younger life, and I know that he had a tremendous impact on many other young ministers. He was a physically strong man, but possessed a kind and wonderful spirit. We will miss him. Our prayers are with his wife and family.

REV. JACK C. STEWART

Rev. Jack C. Stewart, age 82, of Piney View, went to his heavenly home, Tuesday, January 13, 2009 following a long illness. Born November 1, 1926 in Crook, CO, he was the son of the late Robert and Lethal Clevenger Stewart. Rev. Stewart was a Bishop and member of the Church of God of Prophecy. He devoted his life to preaching God’s word and showing God’s love. He served as pastor in the following areas, Colorado Springs, CO, Sudan, TX, Farmington, WV, Charleston, WV, Cullloden, WV, Lanark, WV, Ware Shoals, SC, Rock Hill, SC, Battle Creek, MI, Chapmanville, WV, Sylvester, WV, and Clendenin, WV. He served his country proudly in the United States Army for three years having served in Japan in World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jackie Mae Stewart; a granddaughter, Malea Nicole Stewart; and three sisters, Dixie McBrien, Nira Japp, and Nina Daughtery. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 61 years, Donna Mae Pitman Stewart of Piney View; two sons, Dale Stewart and wife Kathy of Beckley, and Bob Stewart and wife Deb of Pineville; two daughters, Sherri Sullivan and husband Dave of Charleston, and Debbie Lynn Hope and husband Lamar of Bluffton, SC.

Jack will be greatly missed for his strength and character that he showed not only to his family, but to everyone that he met. We love you. Services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Rev. Mike Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Chad Stewart, Mike Sullivan, Steve Cline, Dell Conley, Kyle Petry, and Ronnie Passmore will serve as Pallbearers. Friends may gather with the family Friday, January 16, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, WV is in charge of the arrangements.