Allen NeVille Stewart of Florence was born on September 12, 1932 in Jackson, Tennessee, and passed
away on August 5, 2022 at the age of 89 in Florence, Alabama.
NeVille spent his early years in and around Jackson, Tennessee. He graduated in 1950 from Jackson High
School, and later served in the Tennessee National Guard. After military service, he went to work for
S.C. Toof and Company in Memphis, Tennessee, and then as a regional sales representative for Lennox
Candles and Cross Pens. In 1971, NeVille and his family moved to Florence, where he graduated with a
Master's degree from the University of North Alabama and worked for Printers and Stationers, Inc. for
39 years.
NeVille was a member of First United Methodist Church Florence. He was a Christian and quiet man of
God who professed his faith in the way he lived. NeVille loved doing good for others and will be
remembered for his sweet smile. NeVille was a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Coast Guard
Auxiliary. He enjoyed volunteering at Help Center and the Florence Library.
NeVille was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Allen Stewart and Mary Jane Hardee.
He is survived by his wife, Emily; sons, John Stewart (Joni) and DeLoach Stewart (Shalei); daughter, Mary
Kinkle (Tommy); grandchildren, Ben Stewart, Josephine Kahr, Emily Dobbs (Eric) and Stewart Kinkle; and
sisters Cathy Hendren (Ken), Jodie Porter (Billy) and Laurie Dunn.
The family would like to thank Olin Mefford, Jr. for his long-time friendship. The family would also like
to thank Dr. Robert Mann, Eldercare, Medical Center Pharmacy, Amedisys and Hospice of North
Alabama for their care.
Visitation will be August 13, 2022 at First United Methodist Church Florence from 10 a.m. until 11:30
a.m., with a service to follow. Burial will be in the Oakfield Cemetery, Jackson, Tennessee at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Caring Place, Help Center, First United Methodist
Church Florence, Friends of the Library, or the charity of your choice.

Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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