Mr. Billy Ray Steward
July 3, 1934 - July 25, 2016
Billy Ray Steward, 82 of DeWitt died July 25, 2016. He was born July 3, 1934 in DeWitt to Oscar and Louise Wheatley Steward. He worked for many years as a lineman for Entergy and retired from Entergy as a foreman. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Smith Steward; brother, Robert Steward; two sisters, Faustina Bohannon and Joyzelle Cunningham; and son-in-law, Joe Alford. He is survived by his children Billie Joyce Steward (David) of Heber Springs, Kenneth Ray Steward of DeWitt, and Terry Lynne Alford of Smyrna, TN; one grandson Zachary Alford of Smyrna, TN; and sister Melinda Bennett (Marvin) of DeWitt. Visitation will be 10:00 July 28 at Essex Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 11:00. Burial will follow at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens. www.essexfuneralhome.com
Billy Ray Steward, 82 of DeWitt died July 25, 2016. He was born July 3, 1934 in DeWitt to Oscar and Louise Wheatley Steward. He worked for many years as a lineman for Entergy and retired from Entergy as a foreman. He was preceded in death... View Obituary & Service Information