Jason Stewart Obituary

Jason Mark Stewart April 2, 1977- June 9, 2024

GATE CITY, VA - Jason Mark Stewart, 47, originally of Gate City VA, and currently of Bluffton, SC, unexpectedly passed away on June 9th, 2024. He was a beloved husband, host father, dog dad, son, brother, and uncle. He was a cherished member of his family, and a devoted friend to many. Jason had a great sense of humor, quick wit, and intelligence that will be dearly missed. He was a dedicated and loyal professional, and a mentor to many young professionals in his field.

Jason is survived by his wife Ryan Fulton Stewart; mother Phyllis Stewart, Gate City, VA, sister Jennifer Stewart Glenn, her husband Andrew Glenn, and nephews Nate and Gabe of Kingsport, TN; sister in law Allyson Fulton Nichols, her husband Brandon Nichols and nephews Cason and Landen of Vinton, VA; honorary host daughter Thais Caplain St André of France and South Carolina. He was predeceased by his father Joe Mark Stewart, maternal aunt Linda Hammonds, and maternal and paternal grandparents, Maggie L. and John. L. McDavid, Raymond and Lucile Stewart.

Jason married the love of his life, Ryan, in 2008, and together they shared a passion for travel and loved exploring new areas together. They also shared a passion for social justice, history, and politics. Jason was a dedicated and loving husband to Ryan, with whom he faced all of life's challenges and savored all of its joys, like watching Virginia Tech football, visiting a brewery, or listening to 80's new wave music.

Jason was a patient and loving dog dad to Gracie, Alo, and Penelope, his cherished Jack Russell Terriers. He took great pride in being a loving host father to Thais, a foreign exchange student from France who became family to Jason and Ryan as she decided to continue her education nearby at Savannah College of Art and Design.

Jason was a graduate of Virginia Tech earning his BS in Political Science and History and a Masters of Public Administration, as well as coursework for a second Masters Degree in Education from West Virginia University. He had a successful career as Assistant City Manager and Chief Development Officer in the city of Port Wentworth, GA. He also served as Zoning Administrator and Chairman of Planning and Zoning in the city of Rincon, GA after serving in Public Administration and Planning in Richmond, VA and Brevard, NC. Jason served as an elected Planning Commissioner for the Town of Bluffton SC and held the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification from the American Planning Association. Jason lived a life dedicated to public service, and his many professional achievements will live on in the towns and communities he served.

A Memorial service will be held on June 22 at 11:00am at The River Retreat Pavilion in Habersham, 96 Old Oyster Factory Road, Beaufort, SC 29906, where Jason, Ryan, Thais, and their dogs made many beautiful memories. In lieu of flowers kindly consider a contribution to: Raintree Jacks, Jack Russell Terrier Rescue, 1913 Watkins Road, Cassatt, SC, 29032/ www. raintreejacks.org