Officer Edward L. Stewart

May 13, 1960 - February 12, 2021

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Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home

529 W Thornton St.

Akron, OH 44307

330-535-1543 |

Friday 2/19, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Family will visit from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home

529 W Thornton St.

Akron, OH 44307

330-535-1543 |

Saturday 2/20, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home

529 W Thornton St.

Akron, OH 44307

330-535-1543 |

Saturday 2/20, 11:00 am

Officer Edward Lee Stewart was called home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021.

He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia, and graduated in 1978. A faithful servant to his country and community, Edward served 14 years in the United States Air Force as an Administrative Specialist and Special Courier. He met the love of his life, Lisa, during his military tenure.

Affectionately known to his family as “Pop Stu,” his wealth of love and patience seemed unending. His relentless enthusiasm was a catalyst to rearing his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Stu was a 27-year veteran of the Akron Police Department. He was widely known for his skillful ability to apprehend suspects and recover misappropriated property due to his photographic memory. Stu built a positive rapport with people; he was not a respecter of persons and treated everyone with dignity and respect. He not only had a law enforcement family, but he also had a family in the community, especially with Giant Eagle. Officer Stewart often dedicated his leadership and presence to Akron North High School regularly before his responsibilities with APD. Edward will always be known for his wisdom, dedication, commitment, and most importantly, his love.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Gorgeous Stewart, and brother, Michael Stewart.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 extraordinary years, Lisa Stewart; 2 sons, Jason and Leland; 2 grandsons, Carter and Mehki; brothers, LeRoy Stewart, John (Catherine) Stewart, Kenneth (Edith) Stewart, Jeremiah (Anissa) Stewart, Curtis (Patty) Stewart, Joseph (Jennifer) Stewart; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Sellers; sisters, Gloria Stewart and Margarita A. Ceesay along with many other family members and friends.

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Friday 2/19, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Family will visit from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

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529 W Thornton St.

Akron, OH 44307

330-535-1543 | Map

Saturday 2/20, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Akron, OH 44307

330-535-1543 | Map

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Officer Edward Lee Stewart was called home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia, and graduated in 1978. A faithful servant to his country and community, Edward served 14 years in the United States Air Force as an Administrative Specialist and Special Courier.Continue Reading

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Leland n family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your x nursing home co worker.

Our heart is heavy with the passing of our family member. Please know that we cherish his memory, even though we long for his presence. Yet we must go on, knowing that his life was not lived in vain. It was great to hear others speak of his life. Please continue to lean go God for continued strength and comfort. Even though we are not there in body with you, our arms reach out to you in Love and sorrow. We Love You Dearly, The extended Stewart Family

My heart is heavy for the family as you deal with such a great loss. My prayers of comfort and strength as being sent up on the families behalf. God is able do all things...

My heart is with you all. May God wrap you in HIS loving arms and give you comfort,. Edward and I not only shared the same birthday, but we shared a large family United in Christ and in love. Those of us in N.C. are with you in spirit and continually lifting all in prayer. Sending much love always.

Family of Officer Stewart, Sending you all prayers during this difficult time. Officer Stewart was truly one of a kind and will be missed immensely.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Officer Stewart was a prime example of how a police officer should be a police officer. He will be greatly missed.

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Officer Edward L. Stewart, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete (WELL Done). I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten my friend. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Air Force Veteran, Edward L. Stewart, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 † Xo, Kj
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May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Edward L. Stewart, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Air Force Veteran, Edward L. Stewart, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

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