Tyler Brett Stewart, 16, of the Battle Creek Community in South Pittsburg went Home to be with Jesus Sunday, November 9, 2008 due to injuries sustained in an accident.
A South Pittsburg High School Sophomore and former football player, he particularly loved Mr. Lewis's Tech Systems class. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to ride four-wheelers. He liked to spend his free time farming, drawing and building.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ben and Ken Stewart; grandfather, Dave T. Martin, Sr.; great-grandparents, Tom & Lena Martin and Pauline Sloan.
He is survived by his parents, James and Laura Stewart of South Pittsburg; brothers, Brian Stewart of South Pittsburg and Chris (Jamie) Martin and nephew, Justin of Rome, GA; grandmothers, Dorothy Martin of Tracy City and Juanita Sloan; uncles, Jim (Debbie) Stewart all of Bridgeport, Steve Stewart of Manchester, TN, David Martin, Jr. of South Pittsburg; Aunts, Joyce (James) Rorex, Daisy (Jesse) Goff, Connie Gothard, Donna Miller all of Bridgeport and Kathy Martin of South Pittsburg; cousins and best friends, Jake Martin and Dylan Stewart; several other close cousins and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 3 PM CST with David Gudger officiating. Interment will be in Gilliam Cemetery.
The family will gather with friends for visitation on Monday from 5-9 PM CST at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg.