Robert E. Stewart, Jr., age 77, of Foley, AL, and formerly of New Castle, went to Heaven to be with his loving wife, Sue (Brown) Stewart on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born August 6, 1945 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Robert E. and Velma W. (Bolin) Stewart.
An auctioneer for many years in New Castle, Robert owned and operated Ridge Auction and Furniture store and a gun store in New Castle. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle following over 27 years of service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in New Castle. He moved to Cumming GA after retirement and lived there for over 9 years, where he was active in the VFW. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was stationed in the Dominican Republic.
An avid collector of coins, guns, Fenton glass, and other antiques, he was also known to be a “picker”, thoroughly enjoying rummage sales and auctions. For the past 6 years, he lived in Foley, Alabama.
He leaves to cherish his memory, three sons, Dewayne E. (Lesa) Stewart of New Castle, Noel…