William Stewart

William Parrish Stewart was born on January 7, 1939, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to RC & Lueretta Smith Stewart. He was the 3rd of 5 siblings His parents, S.R and Lueretta Smith Stewart, his siblings, Charles (CW), Parks (Sonny), James Edward Stewart, Helen Stewart Magee all preceded him in death.
William attended Detroit Public schools and graduated from South Western High School in Detroit. Shortly afterwards William joined the US army in 1961 as a specialist during the Cuban Crisis era in 1962. In the army William traveled to Germany and Paris with his wife and daughter Monica.

William enjoyed his past time with watching his favorite team sports, game shows (Jeopardy) and of course Facebook.
William made his transition at Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital after a 2-week battle with COVID 19.He leaves to cherish his precious memories his only child daughter Monica Perry- Grant, Granddaughter Arlesia Ann Slaughter ( proceeded him in death), Tomanika ( Javean), a special Ex. Wife Shirley Stewart, stepchildren Charles (Lisa) Stewart, Dr. Shironda Stewart; sister in law, Millie Stewart, four nephews, Wade, Wayne, Parkes and Donald Stewart; one niece, Pam Stewart, Lorraine; one niece Victoria, also two nephews Sammy, Ronald, preceded him in death.God daughter Destiny, many in-laws, relatives and friends.

To Those Whom I Love & Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You must not tie yourself to me with too many tears,
But be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you've given me in happiness.
I thank you for the love that you have shown,
But now it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It is only for a while that we must part,
So treasure the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away for life goes on.
And if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear,
All my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and a 'Welcome Home'.