November 6, 1924 – August 20, 2021
Walter Allen Stewart, Jr., 96, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. He was born on November 6, 1924. He was born and raised in Little River, Texas. Walter graduated Salutatorian from Academy High School in 1942 in Little River, Texas.
After high school graduation, he went to work at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas and attended Texas College of Arts & Industries War Training Program Department of Engineering. After a year of schooling, he was drafted to serve in WWII in the Marine branch as a Radar Technician from 1943 – 1946. After his honorable discharge with the rank of Sergeant, he received an associates degree from the University of Houston in Television/Radio Technology. He briefly worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He then worked at Shell Chemical Plant in Deer Park Texas for 38 years before retiring in 1987.
Walter enjoyed spending time with family, tinkering in his garage on various projects, and occasionally taking a spin on the dance floor. His kind spirit and gentle demeanor mixed with a little mischievousness, led to many long conversations, lots of laughter and special friendships. His kindness, gentleness, and wisdom was greatly respected by all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, June Stewart, daughter Dianna Sanchez-Johnson, son Danny Johnson, father Walter A. Stewart, Sr., mother Mayola Wilson Stewart, brother Floyd Stewart, brother Marvin Stewart, brother Billie Bob Stewart.
Walter is survived by his children. Junelle Petersen and husband Jon of Friendswood, Texas, Wanda Smith and husband Joseph of Bear, Delaware, Pam Cuellar and husband Ceasar of Thicket, Texas, and Charles Johnson and wife Judy of Pasadena, Texas, 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and cherished friends.
Friends are cordially invited to the visitation with the family on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 A.M. at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 N. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, Texas 77546 (281) 992-7200 with Rev. Ralph Hobratschk officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Living Legacy Center Veterans Assistance Program in memory of Walter Stewart. https://www.livinglegacycenter.com/
Condolences may be sent to the Stewart family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
4 thoughts on “Walter Allen Stewart, Jr.”
This man here I cannot say enough. This man is my Dad. I will miss him deeply. I will miss how during our conversation he would tell me I am old. I will never be able to thank him for all he had done for me and the love he showed me rather I made a bad choice in life he loved me the same. Rest In Peace Daddy!!! Hey save me a seat. I love you to the moon and Back.
Your Daughter Pam
I will miss our talks, and how you always found the positive in everything. I love how much you loved and your generosity, grace, and your ability to make me laugh. Not goodbye, but see you later.
All my love dad.
Your daughter Wanda
Loved being a part of Walter’s family. I loved going to Little River at Thanksgiving with my family. We would sing “ Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go.” Junelle was just a little girl but WA was so proud of her. Bless the Stewart family and thanks for the memories.
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