Mr. Romeo Lindsey Stewart Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Romeo Lindsey Stewart was born August 2, 1928 to the late Lindsey and Beatrice Stewart in Jackson, Tennessee. He was the youngest of three children. He transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a devoted and dedicated member of Berean Baptist Church. He served faithfully as a devoted deacon and trustee for more than sixty years. He was a passionate and proud member of the Male Chorus. He was educated in the Jackson Public Schools, where he attended South Jackson Elementary School and matriculated to Merry High School. His post-secondary education was at Lane College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Education. He had a successful career within the Jackson-Madison County School System which spanned for more than 40 years. He was admired and loved by his co-workers and students and was an outstanding teacher He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June of 1947 and honorably discharged in 1950. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Anthropos of Gamma Psi Chapter, Inc., Connector of the Jackson Chapter of Links, Inc. and Honey Do of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, attending basketball games, and carpentry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey and Beatrice Stewart, his spouse, Dr. Maxine Stewart, and his siblings, Francis Spates and Louis Burnett. He leaves to cherish his memory his son: Dr. Larry Paul Stewart (Taposhi); his daughter: Karen Phelps (Joe); grandchildren: Lt. Colonel Alyssa Harper (Darin); Dr. Tara Mehan (David); Kendall Anthony and Kara Anthony; great-grandchildren: Tyler, Haley, and Lillian; a great friend, Frances Goodman, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of loving educators, former students, and many loving friends.

Mr. Romeo Lindsey Stewart

August 2, 1928 - May 24, 2022