Charles Leroy Stewart's Obituary
Decatur-Charles Leroy Stewart Jr, 50, of Decatur, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Charlie was born November 26, 1966 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Charles and Betty (Heidlebaugh) Stewart Sr. He worked as a meat cutter and enjoyed sports, fishing, and drawing especially pictures of his daughter.
Charlie is survived by his daughter Whitney Stewart, mother Betty Stewart, brothers Michael Stewart and Tony (Andrea) Stewart, sister Mindy (Jeff) Morgan, nephews Gage Stewart, Mitchell Morgan, and Jacob Morgan, and nieces Abby Stewart and Madison Morgan.
Charlie was preceded in death by his father Charles Sr.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff on ICU at St. John’s Hospital for all of their loving care and support.
Graveside services to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held at 12 PM Friday, July 21, 2017 at North Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family in care of Betty Stewart.
The family of Charles Leroy Stewart Jr is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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