J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Stewart, Julian P.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Julian Preston Stewart, 92, of Petersburg, died May 21, 2008 at Henrico Doctors Hospital. He was born January 28, 1916 in Matoaca and was the son of the late Julian Ernest and Cornelia Wilkinson Stewart. He was a veteran who served in the Air Corps during World War II, after his return, he settled in Dinwiddie Co. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Mary Whitt Stewart. He worked 40 years for M.W. Gill & Son and was an active member of Second Baptist Church and later Matoaca Baptist Church, served on Dinwiddie Co. School Board and Gerow Ruritan Club. He is survived by his daughter, Rose Ellen Stewart Young and husband, Bob of Richmond whom he lived with at his time of passing; two grandchildren, Robert P. Blankenship and wife, Angie of Richmond and Mary Catherine Fetty and husband, Tim of Dinwiddie; four great-grandchildren, Quincy D. Rollins of Richmond, Ashlyn and Baby Rylan Fetty of Dinwiddie Co.and Jesse Stewart Blankenship of Richmond; one brother, Samuel J. Stewart of Dinwiddie; two sisters, Olive S. Gill of Ettrick and Arlene S. McClellan of Dinwiddie; sister-in-law, Billie W. Stewart of Ettrick and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Ronnie Dunford officiating. The family will receive friends from 3-5 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in East Matoaca Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Rose Ellen,
I am truly sorry to learn of Julian's passing. He was a gentlemen. I will always remember Mary and Julian setting in the front of Second Baptist Church, alway there like rocks. Your Dad always treated me as if I were his best friend. I'm sorry we lost touch with one another I hope you have fond memories of your Dad and Mom. Drop me a line and maybe we can re-establish our friendship. Love,
Brad

Posted by: Brad Ellington at June 1, 2008 09:19 PM

Dear Rose Ellen, Rob and Mary Catherine-

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. Please know that we are thinking of you and holding you all in prayer. It was a pleasure to meet Julian at the DSF winter concert this past year. God bless you - Richard, Roz, Sam, Rich and Alex

Posted by: Richard and Roz at May 26, 2008 01:40 PM

Dear Grandpa,

I miss you so very much. You made such a positive impact on my life and always made me feel so special. You were my rock, my heart and my soul. My life won't be the same now that you are gone. I will always carry you with me and will try to instill all of your honest and hard-working values into my children, just as you worked so hard to instill in all of us.

I love you,
Mary Catherine

Posted by: Mary Catherine at May 23, 2008 02:04 PM

Dear Rose Ellen, Bob, Uncle Sam, Mama and Aunt Arlene,

Please know that you are all in our prayers during this sad time of Uncle Julian's passing. The spaghetti suppers certainly won't be the same without him! Such a wonderful man and such a wonderful family!

Much love,
Craig & Kathy

Posted by: Craig & Kathy Gill at May 23, 2008 11:47 AM

Rose Ellen,

Our prayers are with you and the family at this time. I often think of you and your family (Mommie Whitt) and the fun we had growing up. If only times were as simple now as they were then.

Love Ya,
Gayle & Phyllis

Posted by: Gayle Kirkland at May 22, 2008 05:05 PM