Jefferson Co. - Obit for William Perkins Stewart
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Submitted by: Roger Lynn York    LYNN.YORK@Cubic.COM  4-02
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Ryan Leader:  29 Oct 1943

William Perkins Stewart born Chester County, Tennessee July 13, 1875; 
he was the second son of Martha and Joseph Miller Stewart. In 1879 
he moved to Tarrant county, Texas with his parents. In 1883 his parents 
moved to Alvord, Texas. In 1890 his mother passed away,leaving five 
boys and three daughters. In 1894 the family moved to Terral, Indian 
Territory where William Perkins has remained an outstanding citizen.

In 1904 he went into the mercantile business and continued in that form 
of business at intervals until 1941. In 1905 he married Arabella Peacock 
Allen who bought into the home three children, William Himan, Mary 
Virginia and Stella Belle Allen, to whom Mr. Stewart became a father 
and counselor always. On March 14,1907 Joseph Miller was born to this
union. December 5, 1914, another son, William Whitson was born, but 
on November 13, 1916 this small lad, was placed in Heavenly care.

Bill or Uncle Bill as he was called by his friends, was prominent 
businessman and landowner,always interested in the progress and betterment 
of his community. For fifteen years he served as member of the board of 
education, and helped to promote the building of the school structure that 
now stands. Never sleeping on the job when the educational advantages of the
community be at hazard.

He was born into a Methodist home and tended to lean toward that faith 
during his lifetime. He was a man who was always honest, frank, and 
candid in his opinions, and would uphold the truth as long as he thought 
he was right. He believed sincerely in his Marker, but cared for no mock 
or hypocrisy. He was no Pharisee, but worshipped in the simplicity of his
heart. And those who were closest to him never doubted that when God 
reached out to take his spirit from the world, October 14, 1943 that 
he mingles with the seraphs of the Heavenly Kingdom.

He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife, his son, J. M. Stewart, 
of Terral, his granddaughter, Patrica June of Terral, and Mrs. Stella 
Noland of Purcell: also another son W. H. Allen of Borger, Texas. He leave 
two sisters Mrs. Minnie LaGore of Bakersville, California, and Mrs. Paralee 
Ellis of Duncan: Three brothers Martin Stewart of Boswell, Oklahoma, 
Lee Stewart of Rush Springs, Oklahoma, Tom Stewart of Paducah, Texas and 
H. C. Stewart of Terral. In addition, he has many other relatives and a 
host of friends who regret the loss of a faithful citizen.