Tommy Dale Stewart, 84, of Gonzales, TX. passed away September 13, 2018 at Height Nursing Home in Gonzales. Dale was born on February 2, 1934 in Gouldbusk, TX, in Coleman County. He was the son of Tom and Ollie Stewart. Dale had many great talents and was noted for his western art. In his lifetime he had some great paintings and he had many bronze sculptures, one life-sized. He also did a bust of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotels chain , which was a great accomplishment. He also did several busts of John Wayne an excellent bust of Willie Nelson. He received many awards for his art. Dale did the bronze for the Coleman Bluecats mascot at the Coleman High School. He was also a welder, a ranch manger and served in the US Army from June 1953 - June 1956.
Dale is survived by his daughter, Lori Jean Riojas, and her husband, Eric. of Abilene, TX, their daughter, Brandi Wilson of Dallas, Tristan Riojas of Abilene; (and they have a deceased daughter, Britani Wilson); Dale's son, James Dean Spillers, and wife, Doreen, of Angleton, TX, and their daughters, Andrea Marks of Virginia and Aimee Kalos of Katy, TX, and grandson, Walker Ashlev Marks, of Virginia; Dales, siblings: sister, Sue Hicks & husband Leroy of Cibolo, TX; brother, Jim Stewart & wife Sara of Brazoria, TX; sister, Rebecca (Becky) Droupy & husband Dennis of Gonzales, TX; brother Charles Stewart & wife, Laura of Devine, TX; sister-in law, Madge, of Cypress, TX. (wife of his late brother, Ted Stewart); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. Dale Was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ted, Daughter, Kami Linn, and granddaughter Britani.
Dale was a true cowboy and loved the outdoors, Dale was a character and always tried to make people happy and give them a simile. He was a great story teller and could hold your attention for hours. Most of all, Dale loved Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior and made his confession of faith at a young age. He is grinning from ear to ear because he is in his eternal home with Jesus and his past loved ones. He will forever be missed. Dale donated his body to the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. Family and friends will have a "Celebration of Life" Ceremony on November 24, 2018 at the VFW in Gonzales, TX.
Dale is survived by his daughter, Lori Jean Riojas, and her husband, Eric. of Abilene, TX, their daughter, Brandi Wilson of Dallas, Tristan Riojas of Abilene; (and they have a deceased daughter, Britani Wilson); Dale's son, James Dean Spillers, and wife, Doreen, of Angleton, TX, and their daughters, Andrea Marks of Virginia and Aimee Kalos of Katy, TX, and grandson, Walker Ashlev Marks, of Virginia; Dales, siblings: sister, Sue Hicks & husband Leroy of Cibolo, TX; brother, Jim Stewart & wife Sara of Brazoria, TX; sister, Rebecca (Becky) Droupy & husband Dennis of Gonzales, TX; brother Charles Stewart & wife, Laura of Devine, TX; sister-in law, Madge, of Cypress, TX. (wife of his late brother, Ted Stewart); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. Dale Was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ted, Daughter, Kami Linn, and granddaughter Britani.
Dale was a true cowboy and loved the outdoors, Dale was a character and always tried to make people happy and give them a simile. He was a great story teller and could hold your attention for hours. Most of all, Dale loved Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior and made his confession of faith at a young age. He is grinning from ear to ear because he is in his eternal home with Jesus and his past loved ones. He will forever be missed. Dale donated his body to the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. Family and friends will have a "Celebration of Life" Ceremony on November 24, 2018 at the VFW in Gonzales, TX.
Tommy Dale Stewart, 84, of Gonzales, TX. passed away September 13, 2018 at Height Nursing Home in Gonzales. Dale was born on February 2, 1934 in Gouldbusk, TX, in Coleman County. He was the son of Tom and Ollie Stewart. Dale had many great talents and was noted for his western art. In his lifetime he had some great paintings and he had many bronze sculptures, one life-sized. He also did a bust of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotels chain , which was a great accomplishment. He also did several busts of John Wayne an excellent bust of Willie Nelson. He received many awards for his art. Dale did the bronze for the Coleman Bluecats mascot at the Coleman High School. He was also a welder, a ranch manger and served in the US Army from June 1953 - June 1956.
Dale is survived by his daughter, Lori Jean Riojas, and her husband, Eric. of Abilene, TX, their daughter, Brandi Wilson of Dallas, Tristan Riojas of Abilene; (and they have a deceased daughter, Britani Wilson); Dale's son, James Dean Spillers, and wife, Doreen, of Angleton, TX, and their daughters, Andrea Marks of Virginia and Aimee Kalos of Katy, TX, and grandson, Walker Ashlev Marks, of Virginia; Dales, siblings: sister, Sue Hicks & husband Leroy of Cibolo, TX; brother, Jim Stewart & wife Sara of Brazoria, TX; sister, Rebecca (Becky) Droupy & husband Dennis of Gonzales, TX; brother Charles Stewart & wife, Laura of Devine, TX; sister-in law, Madge, of Cypress, TX. (wife of his late brother, Ted Stewart); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. Dale Was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ted, Daughter, Kami Linn, and granddaughter Britani.
Dale was a true cowboy and loved the outdoors, Dale was a character and always tried to make people happy and give them a simile. He was a great story teller and could hold your attention for hours. Most of all, Dale loved Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior and made his confession of faith at a young age. He is grinning from ear to ear because he is in his eternal home with Jesus and his past loved ones. He will forever be missed. Dale donated his body to the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. Family and friends will have a "Celebration of Life" Ceremony on November 24, 2018 at the VFW in Gonzales, TX.
Dale is survived by his daughter, Lori Jean Riojas, and her husband, Eric. of Abilene, TX, their daughter, Brandi Wilson of Dallas, Tristan Riojas of Abilene; (and they have a deceased daughter, Britani Wilson); Dale's son, James Dean Spillers, and wife, Doreen, of Angleton, TX, and their daughters, Andrea Marks of Virginia and Aimee Kalos of Katy, TX, and grandson, Walker Ashlev Marks, of Virginia; Dales, siblings: sister, Sue Hicks & husband Leroy of Cibolo, TX; brother, Jim Stewart & wife Sara of Brazoria, TX; sister, Rebecca (Becky) Droupy & husband Dennis of Gonzales, TX; brother Charles Stewart & wife, Laura of Devine, TX; sister-in law, Madge, of Cypress, TX. (wife of his late brother, Ted Stewart); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. Dale Was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ted, Daughter, Kami Linn, and granddaughter Britani.
Dale was a true cowboy and loved the outdoors, Dale was a character and always tried to make people happy and give them a simile. He was a great story teller and could hold your attention for hours. Most of all, Dale loved Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior and made his confession of faith at a young age. He is grinning from ear to ear because he is in his eternal home with Jesus and his past loved ones. He will forever be missed. Dale donated his body to the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. Family and friends will have a "Celebration of Life" Ceremony on November 24, 2018 at the VFW in Gonzales, TX.
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