On April 24, 1956, John Edward Stewart, 66, was born to the late Charles Jr. “C.J.” and Edna Stewart. One of seven children born, John grew up in Grant Town and attended Fairview High School, where he was active in football, basketball and track. John attended Marshall University in Huntington in 1974, where he was inducted into the brotherhood of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
John was married to Phyllis Smith and to that union was born a daughter, Ashley, of whom John was extremely proud.
John’s work history began at Martinka Mines-Southern Ohio Coal Company in Fairmont. After several years, he received additional training to become a certified electrician.
Loved by all who knew him, John had a kind heart and always extended a helping hand to make this world a better place to live. More than any of his siblings, John loved nature and was an outdoorsman at heart. Among his hobbies, he was an avid gardener, a hunter and a fisherman. Frugal with a dollar, John was first called “Johnny Dollar.” Later, he came to be affectionately called “Sparky,” because of the electrical highlights of his work.
As a child, John was raised in the Mount Beulah Baptist Church in Grant Town.
Predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Charles Thomas and Michael Wayne, John is survived by his daughter, Ashley; his life partner, Wilma McCombie, of Morgantown; two beloved sisters, Edna Diane and Geraldine Carlette Stewart, of Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Marvin Lewis and David Allen Stewart, of Morgantown; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends in Fairmont, Morgantown and the surrounding communities.
On May 8, 2022, John was called home and joined his family in heaven.
Family and friends are invited to gather at McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Road, Westover, from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 13.
A visitation will be held at Mount Beulah Missionary Baptist Church on Main Street in Grant Town, from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14. Homegoing services will begin promptly at 11 a.m. with Pastor Wesley Q. Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Rest in Peace, John. We love you and will surely miss you.
Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
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