Richard G. Stewart, Sr.
Shreveport, LA - Celebration of Life Services for Richard G. Stewart, Sr., 92, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2018, at Galilee Baptist Church, 1500 Pierre Avenue, Shreveport with Rev. Cheri L. Godwin, pastor of St. James United Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Stewart entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2018 after a brief illness. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Family hour and visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Winnfield Funeral Home, 3701 Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport.
He graduated from Central Colored High School in 1943 and attended Spaulding Business College. He was a member of the "Greatest Generation," an honorably discharged veteran of World War II. On September 4, 1946, he married Corine E. Kinsey of Minden, Louisiana. Three children were born to this union - Richard G. Jr., Carl E., and James E. He was a faithful member of St. James United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the choir, finance committee, trustees, and several mission and ministry outreach projects. He was also a longtime supporter of the Norwela Council Boy Scouts of America.
He was hired in 1950 as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He pioneered as one of the first letter carriers of color in Shreveport. Literally, through rain, shine, sleet, and snow, he walked many hills and alleys throughout Lakeside and Allendale to deliver the mail on time. Delivering the mail was a service to him, and he consistently delivered smiles and encouraging words to generations of young and old. He regularly checked report cards of students and emphasized that their conduct grades were equally important to a successful life's journey. Prior to retiring from the Post Office in 1981, he became owner and operator of Modern Cleaners on Pierre Avenue where he worked evenings and continued to serve the residents of Lakeside and Allendale.
He was a man of courage. In 1954, he was the lead plaintiff in a federal housing discrimination class action lawsuit: Richard G. Stewart, et al v. Clarke Terrace Unit No. 1, Inc., et al. In the 1970s, he served on the Caddo Parish Citizens Jail Advisory Committee.
He was an avid supporter of enhancing educational opportunities for all children. He served several terms as President of the Parent Teacher Association in his children's schools, and he also served as President of the District PTA. He was a founding member of the Centralites of 1943 Class Reunion Organization and served as the first President of the National Centralites Reunion Organization, an alumni association of Central Colored High School. Under his leadership, the National Centralites provided scholarships and other educational assistance to deserving students. He led efforts to have Central Colored High School included on the National Registry of Historic Buildings.
During his retirement years, he continued to support a variety of church, civic, and charitable projects, including taking senior citizens to appointments. He loved his grandchildren and he frequently chauffeured them to their after school practices and rehearsals. His lifelong commitment to humanity was highlighted by his receipt of an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Centenary College of Louisiana in 2013.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Ollie Stewart; brother, Wesley Stewart, Jr.; and wife, Corine E. Stewart. He is survived by three sons, Captain United States Navy (Retired) Richard G. Stewart, Jr. (Sandra), Chief Judge Carl E. Stewart (Jo Ann), Caddo Parish District Attorney James E. Stewart, Sr. (Helen); grandchildren, Tanesha S. Stewart, James T. White (Destiny), Carl E. Stewart, Jr. (Belinda), Judge Karelia R. Stewart (Frederick), Kyle L. Stewart (Dr. Lauren), James E. Stewart, Jr., Adrienne E. Stewart, David W. Stewart, Andrea E. Stewart, Jonathan M. Stewart, Jared L. Gafford (Vashonda), Trae A. Gafford; great-grandchildren, James T. White, Kristen T. White, Karlie D. Jackson, Carson E. Stewart, Chloe E. Stewart, Jackson Gafford, Ayelet Gafford, Jordan Stewart, and Jayden Stewart. He also leaves to mourn a host of other relatives and friends.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Shreveport Centralites Scholarship Fund, c/o 129 Fondren Circle, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103, or St. James United Methodist Church, 850 Hope Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.
Published in Shreveport Times from Apr. 18 to Apr. 20, 2018
Shreveport, LA - Celebration of Life Services for Richard G. Stewart, Sr., 92, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2018, at Galilee Baptist Church, 1500 Pierre Avenue, Shreveport with Rev. Cheri L. Godwin, pastor of St. James United Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Stewart entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2018 after a brief illness. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Family hour and visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Winnfield Funeral Home, 3701 Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport.
He graduated from Central Colored High School in 1943 and attended Spaulding Business College. He was a member of the "Greatest Generation," an honorably discharged veteran of World War II. On September 4, 1946, he married Corine E. Kinsey of Minden, Louisiana. Three children were born to this union - Richard G. Jr., Carl E., and James E. He was a faithful member of St. James United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the choir, finance committee, trustees, and several mission and ministry outreach projects. He was also a longtime supporter of the Norwela Council Boy Scouts of America.
He was hired in 1950 as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He pioneered as one of the first letter carriers of color in Shreveport. Literally, through rain, shine, sleet, and snow, he walked many hills and alleys throughout Lakeside and Allendale to deliver the mail on time. Delivering the mail was a service to him, and he consistently delivered smiles and encouraging words to generations of young and old. He regularly checked report cards of students and emphasized that their conduct grades were equally important to a successful life's journey. Prior to retiring from the Post Office in 1981, he became owner and operator of Modern Cleaners on Pierre Avenue where he worked evenings and continued to serve the residents of Lakeside and Allendale.
He was a man of courage. In 1954, he was the lead plaintiff in a federal housing discrimination class action lawsuit: Richard G. Stewart, et al v. Clarke Terrace Unit No. 1, Inc., et al. In the 1970s, he served on the Caddo Parish Citizens Jail Advisory Committee.
He was an avid supporter of enhancing educational opportunities for all children. He served several terms as President of the Parent Teacher Association in his children's schools, and he also served as President of the District PTA. He was a founding member of the Centralites of 1943 Class Reunion Organization and served as the first President of the National Centralites Reunion Organization, an alumni association of Central Colored High School. Under his leadership, the National Centralites provided scholarships and other educational assistance to deserving students. He led efforts to have Central Colored High School included on the National Registry of Historic Buildings.
During his retirement years, he continued to support a variety of church, civic, and charitable projects, including taking senior citizens to appointments. He loved his grandchildren and he frequently chauffeured them to their after school practices and rehearsals. His lifelong commitment to humanity was highlighted by his receipt of an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Centenary College of Louisiana in 2013.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Ollie Stewart; brother, Wesley Stewart, Jr.; and wife, Corine E. Stewart. He is survived by three sons, Captain United States Navy (Retired) Richard G. Stewart, Jr. (Sandra), Chief Judge Carl E. Stewart (Jo Ann), Caddo Parish District Attorney James E. Stewart, Sr. (Helen); grandchildren, Tanesha S. Stewart, James T. White (Destiny), Carl E. Stewart, Jr. (Belinda), Judge Karelia R. Stewart (Frederick), Kyle L. Stewart (Dr. Lauren), James E. Stewart, Jr., Adrienne E. Stewart, David W. Stewart, Andrea E. Stewart, Jonathan M. Stewart, Jared L. Gafford (Vashonda), Trae A. Gafford; great-grandchildren, James T. White, Kristen T. White, Karlie D. Jackson, Carson E. Stewart, Chloe E. Stewart, Jackson Gafford, Ayelet Gafford, Jordan Stewart, and Jayden Stewart. He also leaves to mourn a host of other relatives and friends.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Shreveport Centralites Scholarship Fund, c/o 129 Fondren Circle, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103, or St. James United Methodist Church, 850 Hope Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.
Published in Shreveport Times from Apr. 18 to Apr. 20, 2018
Richard G. Stewart, Sr.
Shreveport, LA - Celebration of Life Services for Richard G. Stewart, Sr., 92, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2018, at Galilee Baptist Church, 1500 Pierre Avenue, Shreveport with Rev. Cheri L. Godwin, pastor of St. James United Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Stewart entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2018 after a brief illness. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Family hour and visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Winnfield Funeral Home, 3701 Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport.
He graduated from Central Colored High School in 1943 and attended Spaulding Business College. He was a member of the "Greatest Generation," an honorably discharged veteran of World War II. On September 4, 1946, he married Corine E. Kinsey of Minden, Louisiana. Three children were born to this union - Richard G. Jr., Carl E., and James E. He was a faithful member of St. James United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the choir, finance committee, trustees, and several mission and ministry outreach projects. He was also a longtime supporter of the Norwela Council Boy Scouts of America.
He was hired in 1950 as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He pioneered as one of the first letter carriers of color in Shreveport. Literally, through rain, shine, sleet, and snow, he walked many hills and alleys throughout Lakeside and Allendale to deliver the mail on time. Delivering the mail was a service to him, and he consistently delivered smiles and encouraging words to generations of young and old. He regularly checked report cards of students and emphasized that their conduct grades were equally important to a successful life's journey. Prior to retiring from the Post Office in 1981, he became owner and operator of Modern Cleaners on Pierre Avenue where he worked evenings and continued to serve the residents of Lakeside and Allendale.
He was a man of courage. In 1954, he was the lead plaintiff in a federal housing discrimination class action lawsuit: Richard G. Stewart, et al v. Clarke Terrace Unit No. 1, Inc., et al. In the 1970s, he served on the Caddo Parish Citizens Jail Advisory Committee.
He was an avid supporter of enhancing educational opportunities for all children. He served several terms as President of the Parent Teacher Association in his children's schools, and he also served as President of the District PTA. He was a founding member of the Centralites of 1943 Class Reunion Organization and served as the first President of the National Centralites Reunion Organization, an alumni association of Central Colored High School. Under his leadership, the National Centralites provided scholarships and other educational assistance to deserving students. He led efforts to have Central Colored High School included on the National Registry of Historic Buildings.
During his retirement years, he continued to support a variety of church, civic, and charitable projects, including taking senior citizens to appointments. He loved his grandchildren and he frequently chauffeured them to their after school practices and rehearsals. His lifelong commitment to humanity was highlighted by his receipt of an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Centenary College of Louisiana in 2013.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Ollie Stewart; brother, Wesley Stewart, Jr.; and wife, Corine E. Stewart. He is survived by three sons, Captain United States Navy (Retired) Richard G. Stewart, Jr. (Sandra), Chief Judge Carl E. Stewart (Jo Ann), Caddo Parish District Attorney James E. Stewart, Sr. (Helen); grandchildren, Tanesha S. Stewart, James T. White (Destiny), Carl E. Stewart, Jr. (Belinda), Judge Karelia R. Stewart (Frederick), Kyle L. Stewart (Dr. Lauren), James E. Stewart, Jr., Adrienne E. Stewart, David W. Stewart, Andrea E. Stewart, Jonathan M. Stewart, Jared L. Gafford (Vashonda), Trae A. Gafford; great-grandchildren, James T. White, Kristen T. White, Karlie D. Jackson, Carson E. Stewart, Chloe E. Stewart, Jackson Gafford, Ayelet Gafford, Jordan Stewart, and Jayden Stewart. He also leaves to mourn a host of other relatives and friends.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Shreveport Centralites Scholarship Fund, c/o 129 Fondren Circle, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103, or St. James United Methodist Church, 850 Hope Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.
Published in Shreveport Times from Apr. 18 to Apr. 20, 2018
Shreveport, LA - Celebration of Life Services for Richard G. Stewart, Sr., 92, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2018, at Galilee Baptist Church, 1500 Pierre Avenue, Shreveport with Rev. Cheri L. Godwin, pastor of St. James United Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Stewart entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2018 after a brief illness. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Family hour and visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Winnfield Funeral Home, 3701 Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport.
He graduated from Central Colored High School in 1943 and attended Spaulding Business College. He was a member of the "Greatest Generation," an honorably discharged veteran of World War II. On September 4, 1946, he married Corine E. Kinsey of Minden, Louisiana. Three children were born to this union - Richard G. Jr., Carl E., and James E. He was a faithful member of St. James United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the choir, finance committee, trustees, and several mission and ministry outreach projects. He was also a longtime supporter of the Norwela Council Boy Scouts of America.
He was hired in 1950 as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He pioneered as one of the first letter carriers of color in Shreveport. Literally, through rain, shine, sleet, and snow, he walked many hills and alleys throughout Lakeside and Allendale to deliver the mail on time. Delivering the mail was a service to him, and he consistently delivered smiles and encouraging words to generations of young and old. He regularly checked report cards of students and emphasized that their conduct grades were equally important to a successful life's journey. Prior to retiring from the Post Office in 1981, he became owner and operator of Modern Cleaners on Pierre Avenue where he worked evenings and continued to serve the residents of Lakeside and Allendale.
He was a man of courage. In 1954, he was the lead plaintiff in a federal housing discrimination class action lawsuit: Richard G. Stewart, et al v. Clarke Terrace Unit No. 1, Inc., et al. In the 1970s, he served on the Caddo Parish Citizens Jail Advisory Committee.
He was an avid supporter of enhancing educational opportunities for all children. He served several terms as President of the Parent Teacher Association in his children's schools, and he also served as President of the District PTA. He was a founding member of the Centralites of 1943 Class Reunion Organization and served as the first President of the National Centralites Reunion Organization, an alumni association of Central Colored High School. Under his leadership, the National Centralites provided scholarships and other educational assistance to deserving students. He led efforts to have Central Colored High School included on the National Registry of Historic Buildings.
During his retirement years, he continued to support a variety of church, civic, and charitable projects, including taking senior citizens to appointments. He loved his grandchildren and he frequently chauffeured them to their after school practices and rehearsals. His lifelong commitment to humanity was highlighted by his receipt of an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Centenary College of Louisiana in 2013.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Ollie Stewart; brother, Wesley Stewart, Jr.; and wife, Corine E. Stewart. He is survived by three sons, Captain United States Navy (Retired) Richard G. Stewart, Jr. (Sandra), Chief Judge Carl E. Stewart (Jo Ann), Caddo Parish District Attorney James E. Stewart, Sr. (Helen); grandchildren, Tanesha S. Stewart, James T. White (Destiny), Carl E. Stewart, Jr. (Belinda), Judge Karelia R. Stewart (Frederick), Kyle L. Stewart (Dr. Lauren), James E. Stewart, Jr., Adrienne E. Stewart, David W. Stewart, Andrea E. Stewart, Jonathan M. Stewart, Jared L. Gafford (Vashonda), Trae A. Gafford; great-grandchildren, James T. White, Kristen T. White, Karlie D. Jackson, Carson E. Stewart, Chloe E. Stewart, Jackson Gafford, Ayelet Gafford, Jordan Stewart, and Jayden Stewart. He also leaves to mourn a host of other relatives and friends.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Shreveport Centralites Scholarship Fund, c/o 129 Fondren Circle, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103, or St. James United Methodist Church, 850 Hope Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.
Published in Shreveport Times from Apr. 18 to Apr. 20, 2018
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