MAC STEWART
Feb. 25, 1946-Oct. 12, 2014
Lewis McNeill "Mac" Stewart, 68, Cape Carteret, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Banner Elk, N.C.
Mac was born Feb. 25, 1946, in Lenoir County to the late Franklin Louis Stewart and Doris Ivey Stewart.
Mac attended Wingate Junior College, and later graduated from Atlantic Christian College.
Mac was a standout baseball player in high school and college.
A man of varied interests, Mac's working career included periods of working in insurance and real estate, and he was probably best known for his work as a musician.
A lover of music, Mac was a lifelong musician, who owned and operated Mac Stewart Music for many years, and produced a beach music album, "Shag Is Back."
He was most comfortable outdoors whether playing golf, fishing or out on the water in his boat. A jokester, Mac appreciated a good joke and making people laugh.
Mac had a special place in his heart for people with disabilities, and admired those with a fighting spirit to persevere and contribute to the betterment of our world.
A graveside service of remembrance will be held Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Seven Springs Cemetery.
Mac is survived by his children, David McNeill Stewart of Goldsboro and Jamie Stewart Ginn and husband, Jeff, of LaGrange; six grandchildren, Haley Lee Ginn, Jacob McNeill Ginn, Joanna Grace Ginn, Tyler Gregory Beaman, Hunter Lamar Stewart and Daniel McNeill Stewart; wife, Tina Beamon Stewart of Kinston; and his former wife and the mother of his children, Rebecca W. Stewart.
In addition to his parents, Mac was preceded in death by a sister, Theodosia Stewart.
The family will receive friends Monday following the graveside service.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.
Memorials may be made to the Lenoir County SPCA, P.O. Box 1481, Kinston, N.C., 28503, or Turtle Island Preserve, 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, N.C., 28607.
Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home of LaGrange.
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Published in Obituaries on October 19, 2014 12:38 PM