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George Allen Stewart, 78 of Athens passed away Saturday May 28, 2022 at his residence.

Service will be 11 AM Wednesday at First Baptist Church (Chapel) with Reverend Bob Dalton, Keith Smyser and Joel Carwile officiating (lie-in-state from 10-11 AM). Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 PM until 8 PM at Spry Funeral Home. Burial will be in Athens City Cemetery.

He was born August 22,1943 in Limestone County. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens, a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He was Pastor of Elkton Road Baptist Church, Elizabeth Baptist Church in New Washington, IN, Fairview Baptist Church in Florence, AL, Orr Street Baptist Church in Alexander City, AL, First Baptist Church in Center Star, AL, Friendship Baptist Church in Killen, AL. He was a Graduate of Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY and a Graduate of Florence State University.

He is survived by: Wife: Patsy McDowell Stewart of Athens, Daughters: Helen (Greg) Smith of Northport, AL, Dawn (Charles) Wood of Toney, AL, Jessica (David) Dempsey of Athens, Grandchildren: Drake Ducharme, Logan Wood, Eden Dempsey, Megan Smith, Liam Wood, Elli Dempsey, Emaris Dempsey, Several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by: Parents: Arthur and Rebecca Stewart, Half Sister: Shirley Ann Lee.

Pallbearers will be: Jeff Glaze, John Harlow III, Dusty Meadows, Michael Glaze, Kyle McDowell and Harlow Fikes.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: John Alfrey, Bill Greenhaw, David Hannah, Joel Glaze, Tommy Hardison, Larry Sartain, Connely Taylor, Colby Handley, Johnny Parker, Greg Weigart and the Maturing Adult Class.

In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or First Baptist Church.

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5 comments


Jennifer colon
2022-08-20 03:46:22
Rest in heaven you will be missed you were truly one of the kindest woman I had the honor of knowing with love Jenn
Grace Polley
2022-08-20 04:01:11
Now I know another name of an angel in heaven. Alicia, gone too soon, but I believe you were greeted with love and open arms. We all shall meet each other again. God bless you and your family always.
Christina Dixon
2022-08-20 04:18:29
She will be dearly missed. She was an amazing, loving, and caring woman. She was a pleasure to know and grow up around. We love and we will miss you.
Evonne Smith
2022-08-20 08:30:12
It was such a pleasure to know Alicia. She was a kind person with a sweet smile, a healthy sense of humor and a sharp intellect. Her memory will always be with us.
Pauline DuBose
2022-08-20 14:24:21
Mallory my thoughts & prayers are with you as you go through this very difficult time. Rest In Peace my Dear friend I will miss you❤️
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