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William Franklin “Frankie” Stewart, 75 years old, and a longtime resident of Aiken, SC, died in Agape Hospice House, Columbia, South Carolina, on Wednesday, July 14, 2022. He died following a brief battle with cancer. He was the third of four children born to James O. and Sybil Hatchell Stewart on June 29, 1947. He was raised in the Oates Community of Darlington County. Frankie graduated from Lamar High School in 1965. He was considered “best personality” by his senior class. He was a bright student and received scholastic awards over his high school years. He attended the University of South Carolina. He graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He was immediately drafted into the Army and attended Officer Candidate School. He was a member of the 101st Airborne Division. Following the Army, Frankie went to work for the Social Security Administration. He managed offices in Walterboro and North Augusta, South Carolina. He received numerous awards and recognition along the way. He retired in 1998. He was a good son and became the primary caretaker for his elderly parents as they aged into their 90’s. Frankie enjoyed traveling with friends. He had good times with them at the beaches along the coast of South Carolina and Florida. He enjoyed skiing trips. He was an avid Gamecock fan and attended most home football games over many years. He had an active interest in the stock market. He loved his family. Gifts were never forgotten for birthdays and special events for the nephews and nieces. Frankie is survived by his sister, Lynn (Greg) van Liew of Decatur, GA; brother-in-law, Donald B. Babson of Hopkins, SC; sister-in-law, Camilla Stewart of Hartsville; nieces, Ronda Babson McPherson of Lexington, SC, and Kristen van Liew of Providence, RI; nephews, Brian (Linda) Stewart of Hartsville, SC, and Kenneth (Lisa) Stewart of Hartsville, SC. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Sybil Stewart; sister, Rebecca Babson; and brother, Jimmy Stewart. A graveside service to honor Frankie's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church of Lydia, SC, 4878 Indian Branch Rd. Lamar, SC 29069 with a meet and greet one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. There will also be a time of visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, 306 West Home Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (https://donate3.cancer.org/)

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Mr. William Franklin "Frank" Stewart

June 29, 1947 - July 14, 2022