Gary D. Steward, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born January 9, 1946 in Huntington, IN to Carl Steward, Sr. and Edna Parker Steward.  Gary was a Salvation Army minister.  His memberships include the Eagles, American Legion Post 104, Grand Lodge of Texas, Rizpah Shrine, Grand Chapter of KY R.A.M., Scottish Rite Valley of Madisonville KY, and the Knights Templar #27 of Madisonville, KY. He will always and forever be our 'Town Clown'.

Precious Gary

Like a roar of a tiger your presence was known-

Like a knight in shining armor you protected, worked, and loved-

Your precious soul flies upon us all like a soaring eagle-

Our memory will be that you were an amazing and funny man named Gary

Fly now daddy fly

Forever Free

Your loving daughter,

Yvonne Walker

His wife, Patricia M. Steward preceded him this past Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  He is survived by his son Brian Steward and his wife Melissa, daughters Yvonne Walker and her husband Robby and Nicole Hoopingarner and her husband Billy.  He has a brother Carl Steward, II, and a sister Linda Ealey; a sister-in-law Missy Steward and her children;   grandchildren Xavier Nenneman, Xenia Rich (Nathan), Natalie and Lilliam Hoopingarner; Chandler, Bailey, and Gavin Steward, and great grandchildren Keilee, Maelee, and Leelan Rich and Khai and Hailey Nenneman, and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents,  a son Derrick Deon Steward, brothers Jerry and Larry Steward, and sister-in-law Thelma Steward.  Visitation for him and his wife will be on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in DeBaun Springhill Chapel from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Masonic services will begin at 12:30 p.m.   At 2 p.m. memorial services will be  held at Southside Church of Christ, 4117 S. 7th St., Terre Haute, IN.   Military Honors will be performed at the church. Online condolences can be made at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com