Randy Lee Stewart

Randy Lee Stewart was born on September 22, 1952, in Northampton County, Virginia, to Carl Nathaniel and Dorothy E. Stewart. His father died March 18, 1973, in an automobile accident and his mother died April 23, 2004, after suffering from a second stroke. On February 22, 2015, Randy’s oldest brother, Carol died at the age of 67 and on September 30, 2017, Randy’s last brother Larry died at the age of 67. During the two years between his brother’s deaths, two nephews, Kevin Dredden and Nathaniel Hill, died suddenly. Randy would have been 67 this year had he lived until his birthday on September 22, 2019; however, that was not the plan. He was tired and ready to go home; God granted Randy his plea and gave him his just reward. Randy began his education at Ross Point Elementary School and continued public schooling in the Laurel School District, Laurel, Delaware. Deciding that school wasn’t for him, his parents, mostly his father, allowed him to quit in high school, so Randy started working with his dad in the timber business, cutting and hauling pulp-wood. Randy held many, many jobs until 2002, when he was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure and had to begin dialysis. At the time, he was working at Mountaire in the Feed Mill, where he retired on disability. One Sunday morning while attending Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church in Millsboro, Delaware, Randy surrendered his life to Christ. He did not join the church as a member, but continued to visit periodically. When he did not feel like driving to Millsboro, Randy would attend New Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel. Although Randy was not in church every Sunday, he was a man of great faith, who loved and trusted God. He talked the talk and walked the walk; yes, it was unconventional and despite Randy’s sometimes gruff exterior he had a heart of gold. Like Christ, when Randy loved, it was in spite of, he loved unconditionally! Cherishing his memories is a daughter, Lauketta Reid (James) Craddockville, VA; three sisters, Rose “Edith” Houston (James), Seaford, DE, Dr. Trudy Hammond, Delmar, MD; and Vanessa “Nessie”, Deloach (Joe), Millsboro, DE; sisters-in-law, Dola Stewart, Laurel, DE and Rev. Tambara Stewart, Georgetown, DE; uncles, Ernest Lee Snead and Harold Snead (Virginia), both of Millsboro, DE; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his friend and caretaker for the past year, Wayne Lofland (Goody), Laurel, DE; his longtime friend, Mona Lisa Taylor-Wolford, her son, daughter and their children, whom he considered as grandchildren; and his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and countless friends.

Randy Lee Stewart

September 22, 1952 - May 21, 2019