Obituary Record
Stewart, William H. Sr. - October 24, 1997
William H. Stewart Sr., 74, of Bay St. Louis, died Friday, Oct 24, 1997, in Biloxi.
Mr. Stewart was an attorney and a native of Poplarville. He was a member of VFW Post 3253 and American Legion Post 139 in Bay St. Louis. He was also a member of the Mississippi Bay Association and a former member of Sherrard Byrd Masonic Lodge in Poplarville. He was a former Pearl River County attorney and former city attorney for Poplarville. Mr. Stewart served in World War II in the Army, 26th Infantry, lst Division Regiment, received the Purple Heart, three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge; American THR Service Medal, American EAME THR Service Medal and the Victory Medal.
He was preceded in deth by his parents, Harvey and Sarah Scott Stewart and a brother, Harvey Scott Stewart.
Survivors include a son, William H. Stewart Jr. of Saucier; and a daughter, Theo Margaret Schindler of Gulfport and four grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis is in charge of arrangements.
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