Fred Stewart Obituary

Retired First Sergeant Fred L. Stewart passed away peacefully Wednesday June 24, 2009 at his home in Colorado Springs, CO. Fred was born on March 30, 1953, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late R.L. Stewart Senior, and Marie Stewart. He served proudly from 1971 to 1993 in the United States Army. While in the Army he received many awards, and medals for his dedication to service, superb training programs, and duty during the Gulf War. After retiring from the Fort Carson Military Base, he joined the Colorado Springs Police Force - Sand Creek Division, and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Information Technical Management. He was an avid racquetball player, football fan, and loved to fly, he received his pilot's license for single engine planes in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Fred is survived by his wife Augusta Stewart, and their children Fredrick and Aaliyah Stewart, and step-son Dedrick Meadows (Terra). Former wife Christine Stewart and children: Gwendolyn Copeland (Damion), Jacqueline Johnson (John), Evelyn Stewart, his grandchildren: Hakeem Stewart, Ayanna and Amir Copeland, Deven and Gianna Johnson, Morgan, Mariyah, and Tiana Meadows, siblings: Susan Johnson, Willie Larry Stewart, Beverly Scurlock (Mark), Marvin Stewart (Mary) R.L. Stewart Jr.,Sharon Stewart (preceded in death), Esau Stewart, nine nephews and nieces, mother-in-law Gertie Pearon, and father-in-law: Thomas Spivey (Fannie), and sister-in-law: Cindy Gunn, Lorene Gross (Billy), and brother-in-law Aaron Gunn (Renee). There will be a Memorial Service held at 12:00 p.m Wednesday, July 1, at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary 6630 S. Highway 85/87 Fountain, CO 80817.