Reverend Felton D. Stewart

Reverend Felton Stewart, 86, transitioned peacefully June 24, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by loved ones. Rev. Felton was born on Dec. 20, 1938, in Princeston, IN to Hosea and Edith Stewart. Rev. Felton was a jack of all trades. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1957 and began working at the age of 15. He later moved to Peoria Illinois where he met and married his wife of 42 years. Eddie Bryant. Taking a position with Pepsi Cola Company. Relocating to Detroit, he worked for Coca-Cola company for 10 years, managed three gas stations for six years, J.L. Hudson for thirteen years, as a machinist for five years before retiring in 2002. Reverend Stewart came out of retirement in 2003 to start his own handyman business, nicknamed Rev Handy. Rev. Felton received his ministerial calling in 1970 and began his life in ministry. He was licensed and ordained in 1972. He started his ministerial career at New Home Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit MI. as a Sunday school teacher. Felton taught Sunday school for three years before advancing to Deacon for 1 year and moving on to senior pastor of New Home Missionary Baptist Church. He later became a member of the East Lake Church, serving on the Pastoral Board as a teacher for the new Membership classes. He returned to Peoria in 2007 joining Bethel United Methodist in 2008. He was a member of United Methodist Men, assisted Rev. Gary J. Wilson and Rev. Dr Rose Booker- Jones. He taught Bible study at church, home also via web cam. He helped develop Adopt-A-Block, a Door-to-Door ministry. He organized Jamming for Jesus, inviting the entire community in conjunction with Crossroads U M C. He also organized the greeter’s ministry. Rev. Felton was loved by all most notably for his bible study and Facebook ministry. Rev. Felton survived by: Marva Stewart (sister), Felton (Kristie) Don Bush (son), Edith (Torrenner Sr.) Castelow. Also, a special nephew Logan (Shawn) Tucker and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and family. Rev. Felton is proceeded in death by mother, father, wives: Eddie Lou Bryant and Cadie Jackson; son: Damon Stewart; three sisters: Martha Alice Williams, Esther B McLaurin, and Clora Burns; Brothers: Denver Stewart, Henry Stewart, A Celebration of Life Service for Reverend Felton D. Stewart will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Bethel United Methodist Church (210 N. Richrd Pryor Place Peoria, IL 61605) at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Tyson Parks III, Pastor will present the eulogy. Reverend Felton will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Cemetery (4601 W. War Memorial Drive Peoria, IL 61615) Arrangements were made especially for the “Stewart” family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Live streaming can be viewed by clicking the link for TW Parks Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/twparkscolonialchapel. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of “Reverend Felton Don Stewart” please visit our Sympathy Store.

Reverend Felton D. Stewart

December 20, 1938 - June 24, 2025