Charles Glenn Stewart
June 8, 1932 ~ September 25, 2011
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Charles Glenn Stewart, age 79, of Candler, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was born June 8, 1932 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Jack Wate Stewart and Althea Ridley Stewart. Mr. Stewart retired after 50 years as owner and operator of his logging company, Jack W. Stewart & Son. He received the first "logger of the year" award in Western North Carolina in 1986. Glenn will be remembered by his family as a kind and loving man who enjoyed bluegrass music and NASCAR racing, but most of all loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, Charles Jack Stewart and one sister, Susie Irene Stewart Rios.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 59 years, Janet Reeves Stewart of the home; two daughters, Glenna Stewart Pope and Loretta Stewart Higdon and her husband, Charlie both of Candler, NC; two sisters, Christine Lunsford of Asheville, NC and Dorothy Stewart of Norton, NC; one brother, Thomas Glenn Stewart of Hendersonville, NC; four grandchildren, Scott, Julie, Matthew and Amanda. Four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue with the Revs. Roy Houston and Charles Sprinkle officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at New Morgan Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Dear Family, You aren’t alone. There are so many people who loved and cared for Glenn. We have lost a special neighbor, friend and patient. Keep those special memories alive and know God will be with you through the days to come.
Dear Loretta and Stewart Family,
I am keeping you in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. I remember a lot of happy memories seeing Mr. Stewart when I use to come over during high school. Retta, my heart is hurting for you and I wish I could be there for you.
Janet, Glenna Sue, and Lorreta, I am so sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. Though I have been out of touch for too long, I have fond memories of Glenn. He was a man I admired. May Jesus bring you peace in you time of sorrow. God bless.
Loretta and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your father. I know you cared for him deeply. Prayers to you and your family.
Loretta and family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. I am sure he will be missed. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Scott and Family,Pa, will be in heaven waiting for his loved ones to join him..Words cannot explain the pain of losing someone you love..Be strong and find comfort in knowing he’s in God’s arms..
we are so sorry for your loss.may our lord bless and keep all the family and loved one’s in this time of grief.
tom&judy miller
sept.27 2011
candler,nc
Dear Family – Thinking of you and praying God will give you peace and comfort you during these days.
My thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, beloved brother, and a great man to many. I will miss you Uncle Glenn, and I look forward to a great reunion with you in heaven.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.Glenn was a good friend,and a very decent man, he willo be missed very much. virgil,regina,and janet meadows.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.Glenn was a good friend,and a very decent man, he willo be missed very much. virgil,regina,and janet meadows.
Dear Loretta and Family,
Im so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad…I know how much you loved him….the wonderful care and attention you gave him will never be forgotten im sure.
To loose a parent is a very sad thing to deal with….but we have the promise from our Lord that we will be with all of those loved ones forever one day in eternal peace….hold onto that thought and please remember you are my prayers as you go through ths hard time….Loretta he is finally resting in heaven.
Love and prayers,
Susan Brock and Family
Loretta & Family,
We are praying for you during this difficult time. I know there will be a great void in your lives. May God be with each of you as you strive to move on keeping memories alive in your hearts. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love your family!!!
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Glenn. Our prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow.
Glen and your entire family have been in my thoughts and prayers for a long time. You will never know what you all meant to us when we were growing up. Your love and support saw us through some tough times. We really appreciate you more than words could say.
Dear Loretta & Family
Gary and I are sorry to hear of your loss. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.Just remember that he is no longer suffering and keep those happy memories flowing. We love you Loretta.
With deepest sympathy.
Loretta , We are so sorry to hear about your father passing away.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let your mother know that Bobby’s sister sends her condolences for her loss.
I am very sorry to hear about Glenn. I used to play banjo with Alvin Wilson and it seemed like Glenn was always where we were perfoming at. He always had a smile on his face and I enjoyed talking to him. He was a really good man.
Jeanet, Loretta and Glenna Sue,
Our heart goes out to you, you know what you mean to us.
Love,
Ted and Betty Lou Crowder
Jeanet
We are sorry to hear about Glenn’s passing. May God give you the courage and strength to get through this time of Sadness.
For the Time that we have had blowing the horn driving by seeing him sit on the carport.Dad cutting wood with him and Glenn Ray and Jaime and Glenn getting the same rash from the cowpasture. God picked the rose and he is looking down with Jimmy and baby brother all with a big smile.We will see him soon and if we can help in any way let us know.We Love Youns Lots
For the Time that we have had blowing the horn driving by seeing him sit on the carport.Dad cutting wood with him and Glenn Ray and Jaime and Glenn getting the same rash from the cowpasture. God picked the rose and he is looking down with Jimmy and baby brother all with a big smile.We will see him soon and if we can help in any way let us know.We Love Youns Lots
For the Time that we have had blowing the horn driving by seeing him sit on the carport.Dad cutting wood with him and Glenn Ray and Jaime and Glenn getting the same rash from the cowpasture. God picked the rose and he is looking down with Jimmy and baby brother all with a big smile.We will see him soon and if we can help in any way let us know.We Love Youns Lots
Rest in peace uncle Glen and trust that you were my favorite great uncle in the family and I appreciated how well you treated my mom and our family you will truly be missed, you can replace the person but can never replace the man, I ,loved you very much
Steve
My deepest sympathy to you all, my thoughts and prayers are with you..
I love you papaw and I always will!! I miss you, I wish I could see you one last time!
Love your great grandaughter, Madison
I love you.