Aubrey Randolph Stewart's Obituary
Aubrey Randolph Stewart, 94, was born March 12, 1926 in Dallas, Texas. He passed from this life on April 25, 2020 in Richardson, Texas after a short battle with COVID-19. Aubrey grew up in Dallas and Denison, Texas. His father, Cooper B. Stewart, was a telegrapher employed by the railroad, so they traveled all over the state of Texas. At the young age of 17, Aubrey felt called to duty by his country and joined the United States Marine Corp. He turned 18 while at bootcamp in San Diego, CA., Camp Pendleton. He would honorably serve two and a half years during WWII in the Pacific theatre on Saipan, Nagasaki, Tinian and Okinawa. After returning home, he would go back to high school to complete his education at Denison High School. He then moved back to Dallas and worked with his brother, Walter, at Stewart Unclaimed Freight. It was while working there he met the love of his life, Wilma Dean Morgan, who would go on to become his wife in February 1950. They moved to Mesa, Arizona where he became a beekeeper alongside his brother, Joe Stewart, at Stewart Honey Company. While living in Mesa, his first two children were born. James Randolph (Jimmy) in 1952 and Robert Lewis (Bobby) in 1955. He would move on from beekeeping to managing a Sinclair gas station. In 1960, he would move his family back to Texas and settle in Richardson. It was there that his other 2 children were born. Janet Elaine in 1961 and Walter Louis in 1964. He lived in Richardson the remainder of his life. He owned his own business, Stewart Finishing. He could take a piece of old, dilapidated wood and make it look like like a million bucks! He had the Midas touch when it came to finishing and refinishing wood. Aubrey was known lovingly as 'Jerky Man.' He LOVED to make beef jerky and pass it out to family and friends. He never sold any of it. When he was asked why he never turned it into a business, his reply was always "because I want to make it when I want to, not because I have to. I enjoy hearing people brag about how good it is!" And many people did just that! He loved spending time at "the ranch" with his family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, all his life. However, he enjoyed good company and great conversation more! And please don't forget the "rum-n-Coke"! Aubrey was a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, great uncle, great great uncle and friend to all who met him. His most cherished title was that of "Grandpaw." He was so proud of his grandkids and great-grandkids. His legacy will live on through them for many years to come.
Aubrey was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Wilma Dean Morgan Stewart. His parents, Cooper B. and Mattie L. Stewart; his brothers: Cooper B., Jr. of Dallas, TX; Robert C. of Dallas, TX;Joe (Zona) of Mesa, AZ, Jim (Susie) of Dallas, TX, Walter (Margaret) of Dallas, TX, Alex of Port Isabell, TX; his sisters: Vestal (Emmit) Thomason of Carrollton, TX and Maybeth (Dub) Fox of San Angelo, TX.
He is survived by his four children: Jimmy (Bonnie) of Denton, TX, Bobby (Lisa) of Plano, TX, Janet of Richardson, TX and Walter (Debbie) of Garland, TX. His grandchildren: Matt, Chris, Rhys, Quinn, Audra, Gage, Jeremy (Kala), Nick, Patrick (Jessica), Christa (Nathan) Clark, Meagan (Isa) Torres, Kristina Gannaway and Ami Gannaway. His great-grandchildren: Franchesca, Lexi, Ryder, Kelsie, Joshua, Madison, Grayson, Allison, Bryan, Nathan, Natalie, Hannah and Sophi. As well as three sister-in-laws: Kathleen Morgan Drake, Ruth Morgan Webb and Francis Morgan Miller. As well as a whole host of nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews and loving friends.
MASKS ARE MANDATORY
SERVICE:
Saturday August, 22nd, 2020
2pm Private Chapel Service
(will be LIVE streamed) http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/35402
3pm Internment at
ALL WELCOME
Officiant: Tim Harless
Pallbearers: Matt Stewart, Rhys Stewart, Quinn Stewart, Gage Stewart, David Canchola, and Dr. Gary Miller
Aubrey Randolph Stewart, The Library of Congress
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