1937
Rufus
2009
Rufus Stewart
July 24, 1937 — April 15, 2009
Rufus was born on July 24, 1937 to Joseph Harvey Stewart and Lily Brinegar Stewart. He spent his life working as a mechanic, starting as an auto mechanic and working his way up to heavy equipment. He excelled at this, as well as leading people, which led to him being the Maintenance Supervisor at the South Texas Nuclear project in Bay City, Texas. After that job he returned to McGregor and went in to business with his son, opening Stewart and Sons Motors Sales in which he sold cars and ran an auto shop. He always enjoyed working with his children and passing on his knowledge, of course there was always laughter involved. During his retirement he got to enjoy his greatest love, his grandkids.
Rufus was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He truly enjoyed the quality time he got to spend with his family on these excursions. He never met a stranger and always had a lending hand to offer to his friends. He was full of life, love and laughter which is a legacy that continues to live today in his children and their children.
Rufus was married to Judy Ann Brinegar in November 1962 and spent the next 46 years being a loving , providing husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Judy, sons and daughter-in-law; Bruce and Debbie Stewart, Curtis and Kimberly Stewart, Joe and Michelle Stewart, and Brian Stewart, Daughter and Son-in-law; John and Sunny Lawrence. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jessica and Bill Donald, Joseph and Rebecca Stewart, Daniel Hernandez, Kellie Stewart, Allison Stewart, Ashley Stewart, Robert Stewart, Devon Stewart, Matthew Stewart, Micah Stewart, Matthew Hernandez, Katherine Hernandez and Jacob Hernandez as well as great grandchildren; Braydon Stewart, Andrew Stewart and Keirrian Hernandez and 2 great granddaughters arriving very soon. Rufus is also survived by his older sister, Barbara Maxine Buice of Speegleville, Texas.
The family appreciates the many wonderful friends and family for their support and prayers during his illness. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Providence Hospice and Westview Manor for the caring, loving support and care provided to Rufus. Thanks to you all he was able to exit this world peacefully.
If you are unable to attend the memorial service, you may log onto www.gracegardensfh.com and click on video services to view the web camera during the service. Please sign the online guest book at Gracegardensfh.com.
  Born: July 24, 1937  Place of Birth: Stephenville, TX  Death: April 15, 2009  Place of Death: Westview Manor  Occupation: Supervisor Judy Ann Stewart, Spouse Bruce and Debbie Stewart, Son and daughter in law Curtis and Kimberly Stewart, Son and daughter in law Joe and Michelle Stewart, Son and daughter in law Brian Stewart, Son Sunny and John Lawrence, Daughter and son in law
Rufus was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He truly enjoyed the quality time he got to spend with his family on these excursions. He never met a stranger and always had a lending hand to offer to his friends. He was full of life, love and laughter which is a legacy that continues to live today in his children and their children.
Rufus was married to Judy Ann Brinegar in November 1962 and spent the next 46 years being a loving , providing husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Judy, sons and daughter-in-law; Bruce and Debbie Stewart, Curtis and Kimberly Stewart, Joe and Michelle Stewart, and Brian Stewart, Daughter and Son-in-law; John and Sunny Lawrence. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jessica and Bill Donald, Joseph and Rebecca Stewart, Daniel Hernandez, Kellie Stewart, Allison Stewart, Ashley Stewart, Robert Stewart, Devon Stewart, Matthew Stewart, Micah Stewart, Matthew Hernandez, Katherine Hernandez and Jacob Hernandez as well as great grandchildren; Braydon Stewart, Andrew Stewart and Keirrian Hernandez and 2 great granddaughters arriving very soon. Rufus is also survived by his older sister, Barbara Maxine Buice of Speegleville, Texas.
The family appreciates the many wonderful friends and family for their support and prayers during his illness. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Providence Hospice and Westview Manor for the caring, loving support and care provided to Rufus. Thanks to you all he was able to exit this world peacefully.
If you are unable to attend the memorial service, you may log onto www.gracegardensfh.com and click on video services to view the web camera during the service. Please sign the online guest book at Gracegardensfh.com.
  Born: July 24, 1937  Place of Birth: Stephenville, TX  Death: April 15, 2009  Place of Death: Westview Manor  Occupation: Supervisor Judy Ann Stewart, Spouse Bruce and Debbie Stewart, Son and daughter in law Curtis and Kimberly Stewart, Son and daughter in law Joe and Michelle Stewart, Son and daughter in law Brian Stewart, Son Sunny and John Lawrence, Daughter and son in law
Memorial Service
Sunday April 19, 2009 , 2:00PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.Guestbook
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