John Wesley Stewart Jr.

Mr. John Wesley Stewart Jr. was known to many as “Big John”and by his grandkids as “Boo lou.” He was the 5th child born to the late John W. and Sebill Stewart Sr. on July 12, 1933 in Alabama. He entered into rest on Friday, March 27, 2020 in Hospice at VA Tennessee Valley Health Care System in Murfreesboro, TN. He professed his life to Christ at an early age and attended Nashville Public Schools. He later married the late Josephine Allen and from that union had son, the late John W. Stewart III.

At the age of 18 he enlisted in US Marine Corps in 1952 where he was stationed in San Diego, CA. He was then deployed to the Korean War and was a hero that received 4 distinct metals which were the Korean Service Metal, UN Service Metal, National Defense Metal and the Purple Heart Metal. He then transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve for the remainder of his 8 years with a Honorable discharge.

He leaves to cherish his memories to his loving devoted wife of 55 years, Alma J. Moore-Stewart, daughters Monique (Thomas) Wilson, Shelia and Demetrice, grand children Roniel Turner, Mo’Nay (Sherion) Cho-Chun, Tekoa Campbell and Robert Carlton Jr, great grandchild Ro’Nya Turner and sister in law Nellie Burden and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

John was an excellent provider. He was employed for several years with teamsters Local 480 and Roofers teamsters Local 176 where he retired after 40 years. His passion was the love of sports and especially basketball. John was always willing to help wherever he was needed. He will always be remembered for his great and endless love for his family and for anyone he came in contact with.