Fredrick Louis Steward's Obituary
Fredrick Louis "Freddy" Steward age 50 of Decatur passed at home surrounded by family, friends and loved ones on April 06, 2004 at 8:50 am.
Home going services will be 12:00 pm Monday April 12, 2004 in the New Salem Baptist Church where Rev. Dr. Eddie Mabry will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services in the church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.moranandgoebel.com
Freddy was born in Decatur on June 18, 1953 the eldest son of Louis Wilbert and Ruby Mae White Steward. He was baptized and a member of New Salem Baptist Church. He worked at the Lincoln State School, Aspen Ridge Care Center as a transportation aide, and Oak Manor as a certified nurse assistant and the Department of Rehabilitation as a personal assistant. Freddy had a flair and finesse for decorating, not only his own home, but family members and friends as well. His flair for the "Fredrick" look was one of a kind.
He leaves behind to cherish fond memories, his brother, Mitchell Steward of Minneapolis, Minnesota, three sisters; Joan Steward, Carol Steward and Shelia Steward all of Decatur, Illinois; nephews include, Dean L. Steward, Sr and wife Diane, Jason L. Steward, Sr; Timothy Bass of Decatur; nieces Kimberly Griggs and husband Larry, Shania Steward of Decatur; Tikia Taylor of Bloomington, IL. Great nephews include Zachary, Dean, Jr, Jason, Jr, Larry, Jamal, Hakeem and Laventa, great nieces include Katterria, Kim'bre', Paige, Keisha all of Decatur. Aunts include Mattie Smith, Essie Parker and husband Rob, Jessie Love, Mary Golden all of Decatur, Betty Macke of Kansas City, Mo.Uncles include Bill White and wife Joyce of Winchester, IL; A host of other relatives and dear friends. Honorary family members include Mother Sabrina Hall, Gary, Tiffiany, Gary, Kashanna and Dinky all of Decatur.
He was preceded in death by both his parents, both sets of grandparents, four aunts, and five uncles.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all his aunts; Mattie, Essie, Jessie, Mary and also to Daisy P. "Tina" Hall, Jr, Ida Brown, Cecil Cason, Jerome Powell. And to the following families: The Browns, the Casons, the Halls, the Ridleys, the Howells, the Risbys, the Thompsons, and the Savages. Also would give a special thank you to Dr. Richard DiLorenzo, Nurse Christy and to all the DMH Hospice nurses for their time, compassion and loving care for Fredrick. And finally a special thank you to Rev. Ronald Biggs and Dr. Anthony Collins.
Golden Heart written by Freddy's Great Nephew Zachary
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not meant to be. So he put his arm around you and whispered "Come with me".
With tearful eyes we watched you, as you passed away. Although we loved you deeply, could not make you stay.
Your golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best.
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