Howard Doyle Stewart III

July 23, 1953 - July 15, 2021

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First Baptist Church -Big Spring

Monday 7/19, 10:00 am

He will lie in state Saturday, July 17th from 8:30 am until 9:00 pm and Sunday, July 18th from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.

Trinity Memorial Park-Big Spring, TX

6900 S. Hwy 87

Big Spring, Texas 79720

Monday 7/19

Howard Doyle Stewart III, 67, of Big Spring, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Monday, July 19, 2021 at the First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. He will lie in state from 8:30 AM until 9:00 PM, Saturday, July 17, 2021 and from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
Howard Doyle Stewart III was born on July 23, 1953 to Howard Doyle Stewart II (Hunka) and Ina Jackson Stewart here in Big Spring. He attended Big Spring High School graduating in 1971 and went straight to Howard County Junior College. He was offered a golf scholarship to play for Odessa College and after graduation another one to play for Hardin Simmons in Abilene. He graduated from Hardin Simmons with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and PE. His first teaching job was back in his hometown of Big Spring, teaching history and coaching golf in 1977. In 1987 he was offered a job with the school district as Transportation Director. He retired in 2007 as Maintenance/Transportation Director with 30 years of service. In 2007 he started working part time at the Big Spring County Club which led to another fulltime job which he left in 2019 to go to full time work at Comanche Trail Golf Course here in Big Spring, which he worked until 2021. During all this he volunteered for the American Cancer Society and the Comanche Trail Festival of Lights and he loved to take long trips on his motorcycle.
Howard married the love of his life Vicki Annen on April 11, 1981 with the golf team playing a big part of the ceremony. They had two children, Michael Quintinn Stewart and Stephanie Stewart Piercefield. Stephanie married Michael Piercefield and has three sons: Maximus Piercefield, Makennen Piercefield and Trooper Harrison. Howard was active in First Baptist Church and did lots of Masonic work. He was a Past Master of Staked Plains Lodge #598 and Past Worthy Patron of Big Spring Eastern Star #67. He was also members of Keystone Chapter 172, Keystone Council 112, Midland Commandery #84, West Texas York Rite College #36, Knight Masons #83, Allied Masonic Degrees #438, Permian Basin Red Cross of Constantine, and the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest. He even received the Purple Cross Award for his contribution to the York Rite bodies in 2015. He was not only a member but was head of each of these bodies at one time or another and attended all the meetings regularly. He also received Man of the Year in Big Spring in 2013.
In addition to his children, he is also survived by one brother, Jimmy Stewart.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents and wife and one grandson Howard Rex Harrison.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

First Baptist Church -Big Spring

Monday 7/19, 10:00 am

He will lie in state Saturday, July 17th from 8:30 am until 9:00 pm and Sunday, July 18th from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.

Trinity Memorial Park-Big Spring, TX

6900 S. Hwy 87

Big Spring, Texas 79720

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Monday 7/19

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Mr. Stewart was a good man. He was my history teacher back in the day and he was so kind. I learned so much from him. I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in paradise.

Quintinn I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. We send our prayers and deepest condolences to you and your family.

I`m sorry to here of the passing of your father. The first time I met your father was in the 8th grade. He was my teacher way back then. He was a great teacher with a great since of humor. He will be missed.

Quintinn and Stephanie I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I worked with him at BSISD. He was always kind and had a smile on his face. He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.

Quintinn, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies for your family

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I always enjoyed seeing Mr and Mrs Stewart when they would come to Al's BBQ. Always had a smile!! Anytime I would attend Relay, I would always ask him if I could help and he would always find me something! Our thoughts and prayers for this family.

I am so sad to hear of his passing. Howard taught me how to drive a bus. It’s a skill I use in my job all the time.

My deepest sympathy in your dear ones Eternal home-going. May God give comfort in all the days ahead. Sincerely, Dorothy Rogers and family.

This is quite a loss. Howard was a very fine man. He was an outstanding golfer in high school, leading the 1971 team to the state tournament and also played golf in college. He coached the Steer golf team from 1977 to 1987. Condolences to his family for the loss.

So very sorry for the loss of your dad.

HE WAS A MAN THAT WILL BE MISSED

I was saddened to hear the news about Coach! There was never a time you saw him that he didn’t have a smile on his face!! Thoughts and Prayers for the family during this time! God Bless all of y’all! Steven Wright Longview, Texas

I cherish you daddy. He took pride in his family, community, Masonic work, Eastern Star and church. He will missed by many. I’m sad but reassured that he and his dear sweetheart are reunited! Know I care and here if you need something!

Our hearts are so heavy with this news of Howard. What a man he was and so giving in everything he did. We will forever remember our days working together in Relay For Life. It makes us smile to think that he and Vicki are together again. We pray that you, Stephanie and Quinntin, will feel the loving arms of our Savior wrapped around you giving you peace and comfort at this time and for the days ahead.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.