Minister Willie Jerry Stewart, Jr., son of Veronica Pinkins and the late Willie Jerry Stewart, was born in Camilla, Georgia on June 12, 1964.

During the early years of his life, he attended Mitchell-Baker High School graduating in the class of 1982.

He confessed CHRIST and united with the Berean Christian Church in Lilburn, Georgia.

"Rat", as he was affectionately called, loved his family and friends unconditionally and always found the good in everyone.  He was easy going, caring, and kind; and he was able to find humor in most situations.

On Friday, June 16, 2023, Jerry departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest.

Unforgettable memories will forever be cherished by a mother, Veronica Pinkins of Pelham, Georgia; his children, Maurice Stewart of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Erica Jenkins (Duntarius) of Camilla, Georgia, Willie Stewart, III of Duluth, Georgia, Erica Wallace of Auburn, Georgia, Brittany Stewart of Duluth, Georgia, Jessie Stewart of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Jasmine Wallace of Buford, Georgia; twenty-one grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Jessica Stewart, Sabrina Coward (Melvin) of Camilla, Georgia, Erica Scott of Winter Haven, Florida; one brother, Rodney M. Keaton of Camilla, Georgia; special friends, David Gilbert, Dwan Cooper, Pastor Charles Gilbert, Tomeka Dupree.