Diesel Douglas Stewart, 87, beloved husband of Susan Lutke Stewart, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Born in Pickens, SC, he was the son of the late James Oscar Stewart and Lakie Hayes Stewart.
Mr. Stewart was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and was best known as the “stage carpenter” at the Greenville Little Theatre for 25 years under the directorships of Bob McLane and Lake Williams. He also worked in construction as a pipe fitter and journeyman plumber.
In addition to his loving wife of 40 years, he is survived by his daughter, Kathy Stewart Baker; sons, Joey Dee Stewart, and Jeremiah Edward Stewart; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers; two sisters; and son, William Allan Stewart.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest. The funeral service will be Friday, October 8, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery West.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Resurrection Church, 900 N Main St, Greer, SC 29651.
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