Funeral program for Willie James Stewart

Saturday, November 10,2018
1:00 P.M.
First African Missionary Baptist Church
128 Church, Claxton, GA 30417
Rev. Vivian Byrd, Eulogist
Rev. Joseph Roberts, Officiating
Rev. Brandon Lewis, Pastor
Interment
Hagan Chapel Cemetery

Willie James Stewart was bom September 20, 1951 to the late
William Stewart and Leary Mae Williams of Claxton, Georgia. He
was raised by his step mother Sallie Mae Stewart and also by step
father the late J. C. Sallie. He attended and graduated in 1970 from
the Evans County Publie Sehool where he participated in football.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Cleola Stewart of Lawton,
OK. To this union two daughters and a son were bom. Willie James
joined the Air Force and after 21 years of service he retired as a
Master Sergeant (E7) with multiple awards. After retirement from
the military he became an over the road truck driver. He is preceded
in death by his son Stephen D. Stewart, father William Mr. Brother
Stewart, mother Leary Mae Williams, step dad Mr. J.C. Sallie, step
mother Sallie Mae Stewart, two sisters. Queen Esther Lundy and
Mary Louise Hayes, four brothers David McFadden, Paul McFadden,
Alton Griffin and Vincent Stewart.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife of 43 years
Cleola Stewart; two beautiful daughters Temeka L. Stewart (Curtis
Spillman) and Chanda M. Stewart; one son Cedric L. Nelson
(Schonda Nelson); a daughter Catrindya E. Willliams; four sisters
Annie Albrighton and Doris Sallie both of Claxton, GA, Karen Sallie
(John) of Daisy, GA and Anita Sallie (Tony) of Jacksonville, FL; ten
brothers Howard McFadden (Kathy) of Saginaw MI, Samuel
McFadden of Augusta, GA, Jr. Sallie (Maxine) of Bushnell, FL,
Ronnie Sallie (Barbara) of Jacksonville, FL, Charles Stewart (Gwen)
of Claxton, GA, Pearlie Stewart (Jeralette) of Hinesville, GA, Henry
Sallie of Collins, GA, Gregory Stewart (Linda) of Hagan, GA
Michael Sallie of Claxton, GA, and A1 Sallie (Angie) of Savannah,
GA; a mother-in-law Helen Williams of Lawton, OK; four grandkids
Keyone Spillman, Kamari Spillman, Dustin Kennedy and Damani
Williams. A host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
Prelude
Musician
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Presiding........................................Min. Joseph Roberts |
Invocation..........................................Rev. Williams
Scripture
Old Testament.............................Dea. Willie J. Hall
New Testament.............................Rev. Carolyn Green
Selection....................................................Church Choir
Reading.................................................Grand Kids
Reflection.............Limit 3 minutes.............................
As an Aunt.....................................Mary & Louise
As a Classmate.................................Julian Wilkerson
As a Friend & Cousin...........Laroy McKever & Sallie Brewton
As a Brother.............................................Doris Sallie
Poem................................................Dustin Kennedy
Selection....................................................Church Choir
Obituary...............
Acknowledgements.......
Selection..............
Eulogy/Word of Comfort
Presentation...........
Viewing
Recessional
.........Read Silently
Moodys Funeral Home
.........Church Choir
.....Rev. Vivian Byrd
Moodys Funeral Home
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Dont grieve for me, for now Im free.
Im following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that place at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My lifes been full. Ive savored much.
Good friends, good times,
A loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Dont lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me...
God wanted me now.
He set me free.

TJie Lord is my sfiepfierd; I sfiadnot want.
ma^th me to Cie down in green
pastures: fie [eadeth me Beside tfie stiff
waters.
Jfe restoreth my souf he feadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for his named's sah.
^ea though I wafh^through the vaffey of
the shadow of death, I wifffearno eviffor
thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they
comfort me.
TLiou preparest a tahfe Before me in the
presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my
head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surefy goodness and mercy shafffoffow me
affthe days of my fife: and I wiffdweffin the
house of the Lord forever.
Military
Friends of the Family
We are grateful for our many friends who have been so kind and
thoughtful during these hours of sorrow. Your prayers, visits, calls,
cards, flowers, food and all other acts of kindness have given us
strength and encouragement for the facing of this hour. May God
forever bless each of you
Moodys Funeral Home
201 Church Street
Claxton, Georgia
(912) 739-4932
http://moodyfuneralhome.wix.com/moody-funeral-home
First African Missionary Social Hall
Manager Greg Stewart
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