Sanford Gale “Sonny” Stewart. Jr., 72, of St. Marys died last Saturday morning (Oct. 19, 2019) at Southeast Georgia Health System of Camden after a sudden illness. Mr. Stewart was born in St. Louis to the late Sanford Gale Stewart Sr. and Marion Fritz Stewart and had made St. Marys his home for the past 40 years. He was a longtime coach and teacher in the Camden County School System where he became a father to all he coached in every sport available and was a die hard Camden County Wildcat and Georgia Bulldog fan. He had a passion for all sports and all his student athletes, but golf was his true love.
Mr. Stewart was an all around family man, he was an amazing and loving father and grandfather, an exceptional husband for many years. He was a man of faith and dedication. A longtime member of First Baptist Church of St. Marys he served as a deacon, youth director, choir member and taught Sunday School. Mr. Stewart will always be remembered as a man that always had a hug and a smile to brighten up the day.
Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife, Norma Stewart of St. Marys; a daughter, Kim Spangler husband Sean of Brunswick; two grandchildren, Ava Spangler, Eli Spangler; granddog, Archie; a sister, Dorothy Licklider of Missouri; a brother, Larry Stewart wife Janet of Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral service was held Wednesday, Oct. 23, at First Baptist Church of St. Marys, Ga. with Bro. Joe Roberts and Bro. Steve Kegley officiating. A committal service was held that afternoon in Evergreen Cemetery in Brunswick.
Arrangements entrusted to Allison Memorial Chapel of St. Marys, Ga.
