Mr. Johnnie Harvey Stewart

Funeral services for Mr. Johnnie H. Stewart, 90, of Waskom, Texas, will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026, at New Hebron Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Easter officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday night at New Hebron Baptist Church. Mr. Johnnie Harvey Stewart was born June 16, 1936, in Arcadia, Louisiana, and passed away peacefully at his home in Waskom, Texas, on August 4, 2026. Johnnie was one of three children born to Johnny Hiser Stewart and Ellen Grace Fields Stewart. He was raised and educated in Minden, Louisiana, graduating from Minden High School before attending Draughon Business College. Following his education, Johnnie proudly served his country in the United States Army. On October 17, 1958, he married the love of his life, Helen Marie Langford. Together they shared nearly 68 years of marriage, building a loving family and a lifetime of cherished memories. Johnnie worked in accounting for Querbes and Nelson for 27 years until his retirement in December 1998. A faithful member of New Hebron Baptist Church, he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and church treasurer. He was also an active member of the Community Four Volunteer Fire Department, where he faithfully served his community. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Joyce Madden and June Stewart; and his infant daughter, Pam Stewart. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Helen Stewart of Waskom; son, Joal B. Stewart of Waskom; daughter, Beverly S. Cox and husband, Robert, of Rockwall; grandchildren, Wesley Cox and wife, Emilee, Samantha Cox, Austin Stewart and wife, Shannon, Aspyn Stewart, and Allyson Patten and husband, Britt; great-grandchildren, Levi, Lola, and Ruby Cox, Ryker Johnson, Avalina Stewart, and Aaron Nolan and Ashlyn Patton; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends. Serving as pallbearers will be the Community Volunteer Fire Department. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made in Mr. Stewart's memory to New Hebron Baptist Church, 4353 FM 451, Waskom, Texas 75692. An online guestbook may be signed at: www.hawthornfuneralhome.com

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Mr. Johnnie Harvey Stewart

June 16, 1936 - August 4, 2026