Mr. Steward

Edward Samuel (Buddy) Steward, 71, of Ewing was born on July 29, 1937, in Fleming County to the late John Dee and Mabel Queen Steward. He was called home on Friday, April 24, 2009, at the Fleming County Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Eula Jones Steward; a son, Jeffrey Dale Steward; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Steward Jackson.
Edward leaves to cherish his memory seven children, John Edward (Maggie) Steward of Flemingsburg, Rita Steward (Anthony Connors) of Ewing, Troy Steward (Krista Lofton) of Ewing, Jennifer Steward of Ewing, Jeanette (Arthur) Jones of Carlisle, Stacy Steward of Flemingsburg, and Rodney Steward (Mickie Taylor) of Ewing; a daughter-in-law, Audrey Moore Steward, of Tacoma, Wash.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Edward was a retired employee of Randall Textron in Flemingsburg. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Nepton, where he previously served as Sunday school superintendent and trustee.
Services 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Nepton. Burial in Fleming County Cemetery.
Visitation 11 a.m. until time of service, Tuesday.