Willie M. Stewart

Willie M. Stewart November 22, 1945 January 18, 2015 Willie M Stewart of Naples passed away peacefully on January 18, 2015 after a very long illness. He was born in Portland on November 22, 1945 to Richard Allen Stewart and Mattie Oliver Stewart. Willie graduated from Deering High School in 1964. He is considered one of the best athletes to attend Deering High School. He won many awards in Track and Football. He is also considered one of the best running backs in Deering High School history. Willie played Semi Pro Football for the Griffin Club. He was also a professional boxer with a 9-1 record fighting at the Portland Expo. He then went on to attend MCI graduating in 1965. Willie worked hard most of his life for his Dad at Stewart Paving Co. and his Brother Dick at RAS Enterprises. Most recently he retired from Maietta Construction Co in 2012 after many years of service. Those of us who knew Willie knew that he was a man of integrity. He was a kind, generous and hard working man also known for his quick wit. Above all he was a true gentleman. Willie loved life and lived it the way he wanted to. Willie loved his family very much and was blessed with 17 beautiful grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan. Willie spent many days watching his boys play sports and enjoyed every minute of it. He loved the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, Nascar and Boxing. He loved to travel with his wife, one of his favorite trips being to Yankee Stadium. Willie had a great love for his dogs and cat, Shadow, Deuce and Forrest. Willie was predeceased by his Dad, Allen and sister Maxine Bandon. Willie is survived by his mother, Mattie and wife Elaine. Children Anthony and wife Diane, Willie and partner Kim, Garrett and partner Sadie, Melissa and husband Greig and Stephen and partner Rebekah. Stepsons, William (Sonny) and Scott Valliere. Brothers Robert Stewart, Richard Stewart and Otis Smith. Sisters Cookie Tillett, Gloria Jolivet, Janice Brown and Aileen Price. Grandchildren AC, Tricia, Dayna, Samantha, Will, Marcus, Shea, Garrett Jr, Elijah, Hannah, Nevaeh, Stephen, Jada, Mateo, Tiana, Malik and Kennedy. Willie had many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Seaside Nursing Home and the R1 staff at MMC for their kindness, compassion and wonderful care over the last few months. Friends and family are invited to visiting hours from 2 - 4 pm, followed by a funeral service at 4pm on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at A.T. Hutchins Funeral & Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Ave, Portland. To share memories and condolences with the family, please go to www.athutchins.com

Willie M. Stewart

November 22, 1945 - January 18, 2015

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