Donald William “Percy” Stewart, 101, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at his residence at Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury, Winchester.

Mr. Stewart was born on June 7, 1920, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Harry Clifton and Louella Haymaker Stewart.  Upon the death of his mother at age 4, he and his brother came to Winchester and were raised by their aunt and uncle, Cora (Haymaker) and Percy D. Miller.  Mr. Stewart graduated from John Handley High School in 1939. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1943.  Upon graduation, he entered the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

After the war, Mr. Stewart returned home and joined the family business, Miller and Anderson, where he worked until his retirement. He married Madeline Ann Heatwole on June 23, 1951, in Mt. Clinton, Virginia.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon and Elder. Mr. Stewart was also a member of the Rotary Club of Winchester for 70 years. Among other awards as a Rotarian, he received the Distinguished Service Award and was a Skelton Fellow. Don held perfect attendance for his entire career with the club, 63 years as a full active member, a record that will likely never be repeated.  Don was a member of the Winchester Country Club since 1947 and was an avid golfer who achieved 4 Holes-in-One. He was instrumental in promoting participation in senior golf events at the club.  In 1995, he was inducted into the Hunter Maddox Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in track at Handley, including a long-held school record in the half-mile.

He was an enthusiastic reader and student of history.  After retiring, he and Madeline enjoyed their travels around the world, covering five continents. He also enjoyed volunteering at the local food bank and with annual tax preparation assistance.

Mr. Stewart is survived by his daughters, Ann Stewart Smallwood (Donald) of Eatonton Georgia, Donna Stewart Crawford (Bill) of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, and Margaret Stewart Hannon of Winchester, Virginia. He is also survived by four grandsons, Tripp Smallwood (Alicia) of Marietta, Georgia, Stewart Smallwood (Lauren) of Hartselle, Alabama, Byron Hannon (Haley) of Salem, Virginia, and Trevor Hannon of Nashville, Tennessee, and seven great grandchildren.

Preceding Mr. Stewart in death are his wife, Madeline, sister, Helen Lee Stewart Lotz, and brother, Harry C. Stewart, Jr.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, October 21^st from 6:00 -8:00 pm at Omps Funeral Home Amherst Chapel.

A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Friday, October 22^nd at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dr. Dan McCoig officiating.  A reception will follow at Fellowship Hall. Inurnment will be private in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Rotary Foundation, Winchester Rotary, PO Box 2686, Winchester, Virginia 22604 or The First Presbyterian Church, 116 South Loudoun St, Winchester, Virginia 22601.