Howard Synvester Stewart

Howard Synvester Stewart, 62, of Brewton, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 in a local hospital after a brief illness.

Mr. Stewart was a anative of Andalusia, Ala. and a long time resident of Brewton. A member of Brooklyn Baptist Church, he was a carpenter with Hall Housing in the construction industry and enjoyed several hobbies.

The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Bryan Garrett officiating. Burial followed at Cooper Cemetery in Brewton with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Stewart is survived by his wif of 32 years, Cheryl Tompkins Stewart of Brewton; one son, Charles (Hannah) Stewart of Brewton; two daughters, Jennifer (Michael) Jernigan of Castleberry and Heather (Blake) Rose of Milton, Fla.; four brothers, Eddie Poth of Germany, Kenneth Gray Harrelson of Brewton, James Harrelson of Castleberry an Tony Stuart of Tampa; three sisters, Debbie Smith, Diane Wiggs of Tennessee and Denise Frazier of Milton; and five grandchildren.

Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Mary McCartha Stuart; and other extended family members.