Tenth Generation

9049. John Tillman "Johnny" Stewart was born on 4 February 1935 in Miami, Miami-Dade, FL. He died of cancer on 10 June 2014 at the age of 79 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC. He was buried on 13 June 2014 at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC. A native of Miami, Johnny lived in Miami until 1944 when he moved to Chicago briefly, and he began living in Charlotte in 1945. He attended Harding High School in Charlotte, and he subsequently became employed with Charlotte Oil Equipment and Welding, where he would work for over 25 years. Following this,he worked at Petroleum Equipment and Service until his 1997 retirement. He was employed with Cardinal Health after his retirement until January 2008.
Johnny became involved with Garr Memorial Church shortly after he came to Charlotte, and he was an active member there for over 35 years. He was keenly involved with the church's ministry of Camp Lurecrest, where he first encountered Jesus as His Lord and Savior. Camp Lurecrest would continue to be an important place in his life as he worked there in the summers. Johnny was also a charter member of Christian Life Center, where he attended church for nearly 30 years. Hobby-wise, Johnny enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being with his family. He particularly enjoyed his three grandchildren. He loved Jesus above all else, and he loved to testify of Him with whomever he came in contact.

Esther Ruth Suddreth (private).

John Tillman "Johnny" Stewart-116095 and Esther Ruth Suddreth-118545 had the following children: