Richard Carlton Stewart age 52, of Florala passed away Friday afternoon, December 13, 2019. He was born in Florala on March 27, 1967 to Ray Stewart and Shirley Adams Stewart. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was an mechanic in the automobile industry. Richard was an avid outdoorsman spending countless hour in the lakes, ponds, fields, and woods of northwest Florida and south Alabama hunting whitetail deer and catching largemouth bass. He was known for being an expert archer winning many honors and awards. Richard loved Alabama Football and it's rich traditions and enjoyed sharing that love with family and friends. His Faith in Jesus Christ sustained him as he bravely fought many health issues. He fought the good fight. He kept the faith. He finished the race. He was preceded in death by father, Ray Stewart; mother, Shirley Stewart; brothers, Terry and Mike Stewart.

He is survived by wife, Connie Huckaba Stewart, sons, Sean Stewart and wife Kayla and Dustin Stewart and wife Abigail, daughters, Jessica Thornton and Amanda Cunningham, brothers, Tommy Stewart and Carlton Ray Stewart, sister, Susan Kimbril. He is also survived by an abundance of extended love ones including numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for Richard Stewart will be 3PM Sunday December 15, 2019 at Evans Funeral Home with James Pickron officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services. Interment will be in Paxton Cemetery with military honors.