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 'eroiee 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 rm Tree 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 Program Designed & Published by BCS Computer (912) 739-9600