Mr. Edward M. Stewart

January 29, 1948 - December 18, 2016

Edward M. Stewart was born on January 29, 1948, to the late Earl and Anna (Goff) Stewart. He was a native of Powell County, Kentucky. At a young age, Ed allowed Christ into his heart when he joined West Bend Baptist Church, West Bend, Kentucky. At the age of 18, Ed made the valiant decision to serve our country by enlisting into the United States Air Force. During his six years of service, he bravely served as a military police officer. From his courageous commitment he received his honorable discharge from the Air Force in January of 1973. Upon returning to the West Bend area, Ed became employed at Bundy Tubing, Winchester, Kentucky. He would soon after become an employee at Tennessee Gas Pipeline, West Bend, Kentucky. Ed remained a dependable and dedicated employee to the gas plant for over 30 years. After his many years of hard work and sacrifice he was able to retire from the company in 2005. Following his discharge from the U. S. Air Force, Ed returned to the West Bend Baptist Church to worship and serve with his church family. He remained a humbled and faithful servant within the church both as a deacon and a trustee. Ed had a genuine love for his church and could always be seen working to ensure that the church’s yard was properly maintained. Ed, under God’s guidance married the love of his life, the beautiful Rosetta Ralls on June 15, 1976. From their union, they have four children. West Bend Baptist Church would ultimately become the place of worship for Ed’s family. Those who knew Ed well knew of his love for singing, dancing, fishing, physical fitness, and watching both Nascar races and an array of sports. To see Ed anywhere one could expect that he would always be fashionably dressed as he insisted on always looking his best. In addition, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who genuinely valued spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael L. Stewart and William E. Stewart; and a sister, Wanda Knowles. On Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Pristine Senior Living Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, Edward M. Stewart, was called home to rest with our Heavenly Father. Ed leaves to cherish his loving memory, a devoted wife, Rosetta Ralls Stewart, four beautiful children, Serena Stewart, Jessica (Derryl) Dreux, Derek Edward Stewart, and Traci (Dominic) Norwood, a very special grandson, Jaiden Edward Dreux, a caring sister, Barbara Williams, two brothers, James Stewart Sr. and Russell Stewart, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.