Leland Wayne Stewart, a resident of Alpena, Ark., was born March 20, 1941 in Berryville, Ark. a son of Henry and Mattie (Denney) Stewart. He departed this life Monday, March 21, 2016 in Harrison, Ark. at age 75.
He enjoyed playing music, dominoes and singing gospel music. Leland proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of the Alpena First Baptist Church.
On May 17, 1991 he was united in marriage with Linda (Taylor) Stewart, who survives him of the home. He is also survived by son, Billy Stewart and wife, Jenny, of Green Forest, Ark.; daughter, Liz Milam and husband, Joe, of Harrison, Ark.; daughter, Lori Keeton and husband, Jeff, of Harrison, Ark.; son, Rick Wilson and wife, Pam, of Southwest City, Mo.; son, Cliff Wilson and wife, Donna, of Rich Hill, Mo.; daughter, Karen Crosson of Branson, Mo.; sister, Myra Beal and husband, Leon, of Springdale, Ark.; grandchildren, Winstin Stewart, Waydin Stewart, Lori-Beth Knapp, Jasi Dezort, Ashton Keeton, Garrett Milam, Ashley Kaler, Victoria McDaniel and Melissa Wilson; 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and host of other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Wanda Johnson; five brothers, Charlie, Melvin, Cleo, Keith and Eldon Stewart; and one granddaughter, Whitney Gardner.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2016 at the First Baptist Church, Alpena, Ark., with Brother Lonnie Burks and Brother Freddie Blevins officiating. Committal service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Carr Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Carr Cemetery, c/o Gene Stewart, 410 North Main, Berryville, Arkansas 72616. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016