Russell "Skip" William Stewart, Jr.

Russell “Skip” William Stewart, Jr., 56, of Middleburg, FL passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was born on September 13, 1957 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Russell William Stewart, Sr. and Tina Botsford Stewart. He was a lifelong resident of Florida and of the Christian faith. Skip loved spending time with his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He was predeceased by his father and is survived by his loving wife, Jeannette Stewart; sons, Bubba Stewart and Daniel White; daughter, Tabatha Melcolm and her husband Ken; brothers, Thom Stewart and his wife Donna, Tracy Stewart and Shawn Stewart; sister, Wanda Bishop and her husband Steve; granddaughter, Emma Melcolm; best friend, David Marquez and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 20, 2014 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Reverend Ronnie Surrency officiating. Interment will follow in Peoria Cemetery in Orange Park, FL. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.