Warren Stewart

My Life A Story that is told… On the beautiful summer day of August 27, 1930 on Mount Street in Baltimore, Maryland, God saw fit to bless the union of the late John Parker and Isabelle Carey Stewart with the birth of their third child WARREN STEWART. Warren was reared in a Christian home, where he was taught the importance of serving the Lord, giving God his heart and the preacher his hand. Warren was taught along time ago that Serving the Lord would pay off after while. He joined the Morning Star Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland under the Leadership of Rev. Samuel Ray. Warren was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and then later continued his education at what is now the Carver Vocational Technical High School. Warren choose carpentry as his trade. Warren was known for his strength and his skills of creating, building and fixing all household items. Warren’s motto was” If it is Broke... I’ll fix it, if it needs to be shined up, I’ll Paint It”. Warren was formally married to the late Doris Savoy and out of this union three children were born, Wayne Stewart, Loretta Stewart-Gordon and Doreen Stewart-Williams. I am Yours Lord… On May 22, 1956 Warren decided that he would enlist in the United States Army where he served two years as a Private #2 First Class. Soon after Warren returned to Baltimore and he heard the voice of The Lord that called him to the Pentecost Baptist Church under the leadership of his best friend and mentor, the late Reverend Charles Edmund Fletcher. Under his pastoralship he was ordained as a Deacon on May 29, 1975. Warren also served under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Samuel R. Fletcher. Warren was instrumental in all church affairs, he built and painted the columns in front of the Church , as well as placed a steam table and sink in the Church’s hall. Warren served in any capacity he could that edified the name of the Lord. Warren also served as the business manager for the Gospel Evangelets. In 1993 he was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life “the apple of his eye,” his wife of eighteen wonderful years, Yvonne L. Andrews-Stewart. He loved, nurtured and fathered Devon L. Valentine and the late Derrick J. Valentine. Warren had numerous jobs in his lifetime, including but not limited to carpentry, the 7up Bottling Company, Baltimore Gas & Electric and The Property Construction Company. Warren also became an Entrepreneur upon his retirement and launched Stewarts Home Improvements where he painted, laid cement, made cabinets and fixed many household problems. In addition to working, Warren helped in the rearing of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May the Work I’ve done Speak for Me... Warren’s hobbies were cooking breakfast on Saturday mornings, baking Strawberry Shortcakes, shredding old magazines, playing his guitar or just putting a smile on Yvonne’s face. One of Warren’s most memorable events was participating in the Church’s Black History program where he dressed as an A-Rabber Passing out fruit and vegetables through the sanctuary. In 2010, Warren’s health began to decline, the road seemed rough and the hills became hard to climb. Although Warren’s faith was strong, he fought a good fight and he has completed his race. Warren resided at the Future Care Charles Village Nursing Facility where he met many wonderful people who loved, adored and respected the mantle upon his life. At the seventh hour of completion on October 20, 2011 after reassuring that It Was Well With His Soul, he slipped into eternity singing “Shine On ME!!!!! Let the Light from the Light House Shine on Me He leaves to cherish in his legacy: his wife, Yvonne L. Stewart; his children, Wayne Stewart, Gregory Clark, Sr., Loretta Stewart-Gordon and Devon L. Valentine, (Doreen Stewart-Williams and Derrick J. Valentine Preceded him in death); his mother-in-law, Hannah Williams; his siblings, Mary Louise Jones, James A. Stewart, Ronnie U. Stewart and Walter E. Stewart, Sr. (Leroy Stewart, John Henry Stewart, Bernice Stewart -Lyles and Bernard Stewart preceded him in death); twelve grandchildren (one preceded him in death), seven great-grandchildren (one preceded him in death), nieces, nephews, three godchildren; a host of in-laws, other relatives and friends.

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Warren Stewart

August 27, 1930 - October 20, 2011