John Norman Stewart

John Norman Stewart, 98, passed away in his home on July 7, 2016. His devoted son, Brian held his father’s hand as he peacefully went to be with the Lord. John was born in Norfolk, VA, the son of the late George Albert and Anna Sykes Stewart. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Florence Leighton Stewart; his brothers, Frederick, Robert, George and Donald Stewart and sisters, Virginia Larmour, Anna Corner and Elizabeth Hill.

John is survived by his son, Alan Brian Stewart of Norfolk; daughter, Joan Peake and husband Steve; grandson, John Peake all of Virginia Beach; grandson, David Peake of Norfolk; daughter, Christine Sparks and husband Michael; granddaughter, Amy Urquhart and great grandsons, Braeden, Ian and Graham Urquhart all of Williamsburg, Va. John is also survived by his sister, June McGehee of Bloomfield, MI and many nieces and nephews.

A veteran of WWII, John served in the US Army 407th Combat Engineers. He retired from the Civil Service where he was employed at the Naval Public Works, Norfolk. Fiercely independent, John continued to prepare meals and manage his home well into his 98th year. He’ll be remembered for his quick wit and laugh-at-life sense of humor. His tender dedication to caring for his son Brian was admired by all who knew him.

A private graveside service officiated by Rev. Scott Chafee will take place at Princess Anne Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. The graveside service will be followed by a Memorial Service at Kings Grant Baptist Church, 873 Little Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kings’ Companions Ministry of Kings Grant Baptist Church. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.