Charles Richard Stewart, age 80 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Saint Thomas - West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
He was born September 22, 1942 in Sparta, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Richard Stewart and Ulzo Griffin Stewart. Charles retired from Thomas Industries after 40 plus years of service. Charles was a loving father and grandfather who will be missed by many.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Gunnels Stewart.
Survivors include:
Daughter- Sandy Johnson (Steve) of Maryville, TN
Son- Phillip Stewart (Dondra) of Sparta, TN
Step-Son- Martin Prater (Karen) of Cookeville, TN
Sisters- Elinore Chaffin and Kay Prater (Mike), both of Sparta, TN
Grandchildren- Jemma Stewart, Tyler Rash (Jamie), Nicholas Prater, and Rebecca Phillips (Shawn)
Great-Grandchildren- Audrey Phillips and Penelope Phillips.
Several nieces, nephews, and other family members also survive.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Justin Turney officiating. The family will welcome friends on Friday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial in Old Zion Cemetery will follow at a later date.
Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com