David Stewart Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

SSG (Ret) David C. Stewart SSG (Ret) David C. Stewart, 69, passed away at Scott & White Hospital in Temple on February 4, 2013. Mr. Stewart retired from the Army after 20 years serving as a Still Photographic Specialist and Unit Supply Specialist. His service included three consecutive tours in Vietnam and a tour in Berlin. His awards included the National Defense Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Berlin), Vietnam Service Medal with Silver Service Star and Bronze Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Following his retirement from the Army, Mr. Stewart taught at the Strategic Training for Unit Deployment Center (STUD-C) on Fort Hood. When he wasn?t working, he found great joy in volunteering with Special Olympics, Kairos Prison Ministry, Pray For A Soldier Team (PrayFAST), and the Patriot Guard Riders. He and his wife spent many years taking in abandoned, abused, and unwanted dogs until his declining health and the birth of their grandsons led to their reluctant decision to close their doors as a shelter. Mr. Stewart?s friendly, outgoing presence enriched many lives through the years and his loss has left a great void for many. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marilyn Stewart; daughter Heather and grandsons Noah and Ethan Stewart, all of Killeen; son Keith Dorris of Waco; and brother and sister-in-law Ken and Nicole Stewart of Anthony, New Mexico.

David Stewart

April 16, 1943 - February 4, 2013