Rodney L. Stewart

Obituary Rodney Lewis Stewart, affectionally known as “Rodd” or “Rock” to family and close friends was born June 4, 1960, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas to Reverend George W. Stewart and Jessie L. (Ballard) Stewart. Rodney was called to glory early Sunday morning, October 14, 2018, at St. Luke Hospital-East, with his special friend Angela Byrnes and his mother at his side. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Thomas E. (T-Jack) Jackson, Sr., stepbrother Reginald Jackson, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Rodney was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri school district, beginning at Attucks Elementary, Immanuel Lutheran Middle School, and graduating from Bishop Hogan High School in 1979, while at Bishop Hogan, Rodney was very active in sports, he participated in basketball, football, track and band. After high school he joined the United States Navy, serving 18 months in Italy and on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, the USS Nimitz, and the USS California. He also spent some time on submarine duty. He began working at an early age in his parent’s business in the 18th & Vine district (18th Street Electronics) and from there on an extensive career in various corporations, beginning with the United States Postal Service; currently at Central Solutions until his untimely death, Rodd had a great work ethic, he was very seldom unemployed. Rodney never met a “stranger,” he loved people and was respected by so many, young and old alike. He was fun loving, charismatic and sharp dresser. He loved hanging out with his friends, often being the “life of the party.” He was an avid reader with a zest for life, knowledge, and sports and he loved to travel. Rodney was in a loving relationship with Angela Byrnes his travel partner. They enjoyed travels across the United States, including Canada. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Jessie L. Jackson of Kansas City, Missouri; father, Reverend George W. Stewart of Kansas City, Missouri; brothers: Phillip A. Jackson of Lenexa, Kansas, Thomas E. Jackson, Jr., of Kansas City, Missouri; aunt Nancy Conner; uncle Louis Chiloat both of Kansas City, Missouri; special friend Angela Dorch-Byrnes of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held at 12:00(noon), on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Watkins Heritage Chapel. No Visitation with a private disposition. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rodney L. Stewart, please visit our floral store. Read More

Rodney L. Stewart

June 4, 1960 - October 14, 2018