William (Buddy) Manual Stewart

William Stewart of Many passed away April 25, 2022, at Sabine Medical Center. Buddy loved fishing, reading, and music. Born August 6, 1945, to Marion and Udell (Oliver) Stewart in Houlka, Mississippi, he moved to Provencal/Many area as a small child with his mother and siblings following the death of his father. Buddy went on to serve his country in Vietnam before living in Natchitoches and finally settling in Toledo Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Ella Faye and Della Ray Pullam, his brother Bobby Lee Crowley, nephews John Crowley and Robert Manasco, and his great-nephew Dalton McQuillin.

Buddy is survived by his sons Stacy Stewart and his wife Crystal of Natchitoches, Scott Stewart and his wife Qiqi of Shanghai, China, granddaughters Haley, Emma, and Lindsey Stewart of Natchitoches, grandson Jason Stewart of Shanghai, special nephew James Crowley of Marthaville, friend Tom Young of Many, La., and his beloved fur companion, Blanca.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 14 at 2pm at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.