Ruth's Pathway
Ruth Smith Stewart is the youngest child of Robert and Pearl Nancy Hubbard Smith. Born January 20, 1928 Ruth was nicknamed “Cudie” by her family. Ruth’s oldest daughter is Bobbie Jean Smith, born August 12, 1951. Bobbie was adopted by her grandparents, Robert and Ivory Roberts Smith as a child. Bobbie enjoyed her “governmental work” in the Washington, DC area until her untimely death in 2011 due to breast cancer. Bobbie never married and has no children. Langford Bernard Smith (now deceased) is the 2nd child of Ruth and the oldest son, born July 22,1955. Ruth married Henry Wesley Stewart, Sr. born August 21, 1917 Through this union there were 3 additional children; Valerie Stewart James, born September 3, 1959, Henry Wesley Stewart, Jr. born September 4, 1963 and John Marshall Stewart born October 7, 1964. Special thanks to: Ruth “Cudie”, Valerie, and Hank.
Ruth’s Children: Bobbie Jean, Langford Bernard, Valerie Henrietta, Henry Wesley, Jr. and John Marshall
Bobbie Jean Smith, born August 12,1951 is Ruth's oldest daughter. Bobbie was adopted by her grandparents, Robert and Ivory Roberts Smith as a child. Bobbie enjoyed her “governmental work” in the Washington, DC area until her untimely death in 2011 due to breast cancer. Bobbie never married and has no children.
Langsford Bernard Smith (now deceased) is the 2nd child of Ruth and the oldest son, born July 22,1955. Bernard is married to Veronica Williams-Smith (now deceased). Through this union produced 4 children. The oldest child is daughter, Veronica Elaine Smith. The 2nd child of Bernard and Veronica is son, Langford Bernard Smith, Jr. Their daughter, Perdita Rene Smith is the 3rd child of Bernard and Veronica Smith. Unfortunately, Perdita’s life was cut short and she passed away as a young girl. The youngest child of Bernard and Veronica is Jeremiah Arturo Smith. Sadly Bernard passed away less than 2 weeks after the death of his loving wife, Veronica during October 2019. Nevertheless, Bernard's children and families are living currently within the Jacksonville, FL area.
Valerie H. Stewart Bell James is the oldest child from the marriage union of Ruth & Henry Wesley Stewart, Sr. born September 3, 1959. Valerie’s oldest son Lanar “Skeeter” Adano Stewart born 9/20/79. Lanar has 5 children: Daughter, Tamyah Stewart 8/13 son, Rayshad Anthony Stewart 7/24 daughters, Kaleyah Stewart 10/29, and Laneria Stewart 8/21, and his youngest child, son Lanar Adano Stewart, Jr. On 7/26/1980 Valerie married Ray Bell and through this union Valerie’s 2nd child is daughter is Raychelle Chante Bell born 7/8/83. Raychelle and her son Keon Ja’Anthony Jackson born 10/6/14 live in Jacksonville, FL. Valerie worked within the Investigations Department as the Duval County Sheriff’s Department for over 30 years until retirement. On 12/7/2001 Valerie married her husband Lewis James and are currently living in Jacksonville, FL.
Henry Wesley Stewart, Jr. is the 2nd child and oldest son from the marriage union of Ruth & Henry Wesley Stewart, Sr. born September 4, 1963 in Jacksonville, Fl. Henry, most popular known as “Hank” (but within our family H.W.) has been gifted through his writings and poetry. Through the marriage union to Rosilyn Snagg Stewart on 10/27/1990 the birth of his only child, Austin O’Connell Stewart born December 11, 1994. Hank and son reside within the Greater Atlanta, GA. Hank has also created the Stewart Foundation Charity which has received numerous awards and accolades for the positive impact contributed within the Atlanta community.
John Marshall Stewart is the 2nd son and youngest child a of Ruth & Henry Wesley Stewart, Sr. born October 7, 1964. Marshall has worked for the Tyson Foods company for many years in Jacksonville, FL. Marshall is not married and has no children.