Johnny C Stewart

John (Johnny) Calep Stewart, age 97, of Auburn, Alabama passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Johnny was born on July 28, 1928, in Alpine, Alabama to farmer, Enoch D. Stewart, and housewife, Betty Josephine Murphree Stewart.  He was the sixth child of the family.  The midwife told his mother he would not live.   He overcame the odds and lived a full life of love and adventure for 97 years.   He experienced growing up during the Depression, working from the age of 16 to support his family, and serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  Johnny graduated from Oxford High School and retired from the Anniston Army Depot in 1978 as a Production Controller.  He lived in the Calhoun County area until retiring with his wife to his favorite place on the water in Lincoln.  Known for his humor, optimism, quiet strength, and deep compassion, Johnny was a man who lived with purpose and grace.

Johnny was a great storyteller, self-made man, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.  He found joy in his family, all things Auburn, slow pontoon boat rides at sunset, smelling honeysuckles on Willis Jeep rides, feeding ducks and fish off the dock, Barbara’s cornbread and a glass of buttermilk, and watching old westerns, Andy Griffith, and Price is Right.  He leaves us with cherished memories and laughable “Johnny-isms” like “I’m so glad you got to see me” that will be shared and past down to keep his memory alive.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Davis Stewart, of 70 years, five children, Lynne Ehre (Victor), Ric Stewart (Wendy), Scott Stewart, Nancy Beverly (Kenny), and Cindy Kirkpatrick, 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. and extended family members.  Johnny was preceded in death by his father and mother as well as his siblings, Mardell, Neva, Betty Sue, Fred, Willard, and E.D.

Johnny's legacy of love, kindness, and faith will live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

A memorial service honoring Johnny’s life will be held on August 24, 2025 at Eulaton Methodist Church at 12:00. Friends and loved ones are invited to attend and celebrate the remarkable life he lived.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bethany House in Auburn or Eulaton United Methodist Church in Anniston in memory of Johnny Calep Stewart.