Douglas A. Stewart

DOUGLAS ANDREW STEWART, also known as “Doug” or “Stew” by family and friends, was born on May 8, 1945 in Baltimore, MD to the late Aaron Robert Stewart and Lucille Marie Oliver. He departed this life on Christmas morning, December 25, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Douglas was baptized Catholic at an early age and attended Catholic school briefly. He graduated from Carver Vocational Technical High School in Baltimore. Douglas was a lover of music, specifically jazz music. In his teens, he would travel to Harlem to take drum lessons from a highly recognized instructor. He spent summers perfecting his craft and eventually joined a jazz band. He briefly worked at Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point before he enlisted in the U.S. Army in February 1967 and served in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged into the U.S. Army Reserves in 1973 and served until 1982. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Aircraft Crewman’s Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Expert Badge for Rifle. Douglas met his first and only wife Brenda Henson in 1974. From this union he was blessed with two loving daughters, Shani Khalilah and SiSi Kache, and one son, Cheo Aaron. He also inherited one bonus daughter from Brenda’s previous marriage, Michele Daphne. Douglas worked for the United States Federal Government at HCFA in Baltimore, MD and retired after 35 years. He also expanded his mind for self-enrichment by completing adult classes such as architecture, elevator construction, drafting, and even radiation oncology. He enjoyed riding on his motorcycle and taking trips. He was known for having fine cars. People would often ask, “So what is he driving now?” His love of cars led him to ultimately join the Baltimore Corvette Club and won several trophies in Corvette car customization contests. Douglas Stewart is preceded in death by his brother Aaron Joseph, Jr. The memory of Douglas will be enshrined in the hearts of: his daughters, Shani Khalilah Stewart (Jonathan), SiSi Kache Johnson; son, Cheo Stewart; and bonus daughter, Michele Smith (Keith); granddaughter, Yara Malea Johnson; bonus granddaughter, Latasha (Sylvester) Coleman; and bonus great-grandkids, Kahreem, Kahlil, and Kahmari; several nieces and nephews, and many family and friends.

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Douglas A. Stewart

May 8, 1945 - December 25, 2023