Curtis Eugene Stewart

On November 16, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital, our beloved husband and loving father, Curtis Eugene Stewart, 78, of Double Springs Alabama, entered into the gates of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus for eternal healing. Curtis was born November 04,1947, to Willis Curtis Stewart and Ruby Shelton Stewart in Huntsville, Alabama.

He graduated from Lee High School in 1966 and immediately became employed by South Central Bell. On August 9, 1967, he was inducted into the US ARMY. He proudly served with the rank of E4 with the Heavy Artillery Division during the Vietnam War Tet Offensive. He was afforded the opportunity to attend Officer Candidate School but chose to come back home after his tour in Vietnam.  He served to the end of his service traveling the United States with the US ARMY HONOR GUARDS. Curtis received numerous Honors for his service:  National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 DEVICE, Marksman RIFLE M 14, Expert RIFLE M 16, 2 O/S BARS, and ARMY Commendation Medal. 

Upon discharge from the military, he returned home to marry the love of his life, Paula Sharp Stewart on November 28, 1970. He also returned to work with South Central Bell for eighteen years. Curtis attended Calhoun Community College where he graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. Upon his retirement from South Central Bell, he became an independent communication contractor for the University of Alabama Huntsville until 2018. In 2019, he was able to fulfill his life dream, retiring to the lake with his soulmate of almost 65 years. He thoroughly enjoyed being outside encompassed by the beauties of nature, the serenity and peacefulness of the lake, and fishing. He developed a love for Solitaire, reading, following the news, and researching cures for ILD. He became a master chef and created amazing meals each and every day. He was an avid Alabama fan, which he proudly portrayed in his downstairs family room.

He enjoyed spending time with his wife, his children and grandchildren, his cousin Wilma Lewter, and his neighbors and friends. He never met a stranger and always was willing to talk, to help, to offer support, to love. 

Curtis was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Shelton Stewart and his father Willis Curtis “Pete” Stewart.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Paula Sharp Stewart, their children William David Stewart (Amy), Christopher Michael Stewart (Brandy), Tracey Michelle Stewart Wilks, Jonathan Brian Stewart (Debra), Timothy Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Daniel Stewart, Gregory Alan Stewart, and Chelsey Nicole Stewart Kahler. He is also survived by his much loved grandchildren who affectionately called him “PaPa Curtis”: Gavin, McKenzie, Landon, Cheyenne, Kayden, Juliet, Ellis, and Jude. Curtis will be remembered for his kindness, unwavering integrity, and love for his family. His laughter and wisdom were gifts to everyone who knew him. He was the source of strength and stability to his family. He always offered the assurance that everything was going to be ok. He will be so missed by everyone each and every day. By the Grace of God, his legacy will continue shining brightly through his children, his grandchildren, and all those whose lives he touched.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Curtis Eugene Stewart, please visit our floral store.