Nov 23, 2013

Member of Waynesburg Bible Chapel

Martin “Marty” Stewart, 51, of Waynesburg, was received by his Savior Saturday, November 23, 2013, following a lengthy illness.

He was born October 7, 1962, in Waynesburg.

Mr. Stewart was the devoted and beloved husband of Mona Stewart, whom he married July 21, 1984; loving father of Andrew and Matthew Stewart, at home; and a son of Kenny and Barbara Stewart of Waynesburg.

Also surviving are a sister, Kim (Jerry) Butterworth of Cincinnati, Ohio; maternal grandmother Norine Acklin; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a brother, David Stewart; maternal grandfather Frank Acklin; and paternal grandparents Wilbur and Edith Stewart.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1984 to 1988. He was stationed at NAS Lemoore, Calif. From 1988 to 2012, he served in the Army National Guard. He served as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom in Germany from June 2002 to February 2003.

Mr. Stewart worked for the Department of Defense as an electronics technician and electronics inspector from 1988 until his medical retirement in 2012.

In 1988, he gave his life to Jesus Christ. He spent his entire life dedicating himself to His service. He was a member of Waynesburg Bible Chapel, where he was part of the WBC Drama and Hands and Feet Mission Team. He also served as a part of Children’s Bible Ministries as a camp counselor and in various other capacities. He and his wife, Mona, were involved with marriage ministries as well. He also served as a coach for the Greene County Youth Soccer program. He had a gift to bring light and laughter to any environment. He will be greatly missed.

Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High Street, Waynesburg, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, with Ministers Jay Buckhalter, Larry Douglas and Mark Redka officiating. Interment will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville, with graveside military honors by American Legion Post 330 and the U.S. Army.

The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to any of the following nonprofit organizations that he was personally involved in: WBC Drama, CBM Ministries or Hands and Feet Ministries, 800 East Greene Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com.