On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Donald Ray Stewart, 75, of Collinsville, Texas was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus.
Ray was born on July 2, 1944 in Madill, Oklahoma to Doyle and Florene “Pody” (Erwin) Stewart. Ray attended Kingston Public Schools his whole life, where he and Janie both graduated. On April 14, 1963 Ray married the love of his life Janie Stennett in Willis, Oklahoma. Ray was a very Christian man, a member of the Cross-Pointe Baptist Church, Janie says that having known him for 60 years, she never heard him swear. He loved his family deeply, and enjoyed spending time with them, golfing and fishing, especially with his grandchildren and his son Damon. He loved attending any event involving his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He was the family jokester, he loved telling stories of his childhood and dancing and carrying on with his family. Ray never met a stranger, and no one could ever say that they disliked him. He proudly served our country in the United States Army and was a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation.
He is survived by his loving wife, Janie Stewart of Collinsville, daughter, Tina Ozuna and husband, Lewis of Denison, daughter, Gina Stewart and Scott Clayton of Pottsboro, son, Damon Stewart and wife, Stephanie of Collinsville, grandchildren, Tiata Knight, Blake Easley, Whytney Mask, Krystal Easley, Derek Stewart, Ryan Nichols, Sabrina Menge, Spencer Nichols, Dillion Stewart, Amberlee Conley, Kiersten Baker, Sidney Nichols, Skylar Nichols, and Dreyton Stewart, great-grandchildren, Ty Baker, Dalton Knight, Charlie Lou Shafter, Kenzie Baker, Peyton Knight, Ryker Stewart, Daxton Stewart and Jordan Easley, brother, Alvin Stewart of Powell, Oklahoma, sister, Arvetta Taylor of Springtown, Texas, as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving friends and family.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Florene Stewart and sister, Virginia NeeSmith.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Blake Easley, Derek Stewart, Dillion Stewart, Dreyton Stewart, and grandson-in-laws, Andrew Menge, Brian Baker and Brian Conley.
Funeral Services honoring Ray will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Jack Crockett. Interment will follow at Willis Cemetery in Willis, Oklahoma. There will be a time of visitation held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro on Friday, August 16, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, which was a charity that was very near and dear to his heart.
Janie and family, My heart hurts for you and family during your loss. I’m so sorry and keep hoping it isn’t true. I know you will miss his kind spirit, loving nature and upbeat attitude. I’m here if you need me for anything just let me know. I’m praying for your sweet family and for their healing at this time. I Love you all.
Love and prayers
So sorry for you loss my friend?
Prayers and condolences for family and friends. ???
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Your family and the world has lost a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you move forward.
So very sorry for your loss.
Mark and I are sorry to here about your loss. We will be praying for your family.
Rest In Peace my friend
Janie and family my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Praying for strength, comfort and peace for the days ahead.
This man will be missed greatly. He was a good man and a close friend to so many people and family.
Janie sorry about your loss and may the good Lord keep His hand upon you and family.
God Bless You and All.
Always loved Donald and Janie. As a teenager I would babysit their kids. He was always helpful and kind. Will miss him
Janie, I am very sorry for the loss of your life long love. There is definitely going to be a hole in this world where Donald used to fill.It is so wonderful seeing all these children, grandchildren and grandchildren to live on with the wonderful skills that he taught them. Our family was blessed knowing him.
Love,
The Eric Terkelsen family
Damon I am so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family.
What a great witness Ray has been. This man truly loved his Saviour. It was an honor to know him!
Janie & Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Ray was special. I’ve never met many people of his caliber. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you lots.
Sad all day about this. So glad we got to meet him. The world needs more people like him. God knew and only picks the good ones to join him. We will all be together dancing again one day. A great Angel
Sorry to hear of Ray’s passing, he was a good, fair and honest man. Condolences.
Rest In Peace Donald, You were a great co worker, teacher, friend but most important a human being, I never heard you raise your voice, never saw without time for others and never without time to tell a story and put a smile on others faces. You will be missed and heaven got a great man…….