Charles Frederick Stewart III, well-loved man
Charles "Fred" Frederick Stewart III, 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. He was born in Baltimore, Md., and was the son of the late Charles Frederick Stewart Jr. and Jeanne Elaine (Schaake) Stewart.
After graduating with his bachelor of science degree in agricultural studies from the University of Maryland, College Park, Fred met sweet Sue, his wife of over 44 years, and they settled down in Selbyville. Fred was a construction estimator for Bunting Construction in Selbyville, and took great pride in the developments and construction projects that he was involved with. Fred was a kind and loving father to their three children, Courtney, Kristen and Chuck, and would often be seen coaching their softball teams or attending their sports games. He was a Christian and attended The River Church in Roxana. He enjoyed surf fishing, being outside, fixing things around the house for his family and friends, and watching the Baltimore Ravens and Maryland Terps football games and the Baltimore Orioles baseball games. Fred also loved his family’s annual trip to the Outer Banks, where many special memories were made. Fred had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community. Above everything else, Fred loved being with his family and was always ready to answer the call for help when any type of home improvement question arose.
He is survived by his wife, Sue W. Stewart of Selbyville; his children, Dr. Courtney A. Stewart and husband Jimmy Pennewell of Dover, Kristen D. Jones and husband Chad of Selbyville, and Charles "Chuck" Frederick Stewart IV and fiancée Kayla Miller of Selbyville; his brother, Gary S. Stewart and wife Kathy of Athens, Ga.; six grandchildren, Reagan, Tanner and Lauren Jones, and Grant, Greyson and Graham Pennewell.
Fred passed away after a six-month battle with cancer. Just like he dealt with all his experiences in life, Fred managed his illness with strength and grace and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. During his final days, he was surrounded by his loving wife and children, whom he adored more than anything else in the world, as well as several friends that had become like family.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, at The River Church, 35175 Roxana Road, Frankford, with Rev. Michael Ennis officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Redmen's Cemetery in Selbyville.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The River Church, 35175 Roxana Road, Frankford, DE 19945.
Condolences may be sent by visiting bishophastingsfh.com.
