Leon "Bill" Stewart, son of the late Catherine Stwart and George Albert Hall, was born on September 23, 1923 in Baltimore, Md. During the evening ours on Friday, December 10, 2010, the Lord quietly call Bill home to live eternally after a brief illness. Bill, as he was affectionately known, recived his education in the Baltimore City Public School System. Subsequent to his education, he proudly served in the United States Navy. He went on to seve as a Longshoreman through the local STA-ILA union for 38 years. Bill received Christian education at. St. Martin's church and was baptized at an early age. Bill will fondly be remembered for his outpouring of unconditional love, his warm spirit, gentleness and his giving heart. He has served as the "listening ear" to many family and friends for generations. His understanding, guidance and quiet wisdom will be greatly missed. He loved to walk and was still independent at age 87. Up until April, he was still taking the bus downtown paying his bills; refusing to allow us to chauffer him around. Poppey, loved to travel. Hawaii, Las Vegas and Atlantic City were his favorite spots. He also loved crabs, shrimp and corn beef were some of his favorite foods. Bill well be remembered for his infamous "whistling," as his unque way of getting the attention of his grandkids, great and great great grandkids. He will also be remembered for his signature saying "oboy, oboy, oboy." He protected his love ones from the "Hooligans." Bill's handsome smile, humbleness and generosity will continue in the heart of his family and friends. Bill leaves to cherish and celebrate his life; his loving daughter Delores Wright; godson, William Jenkins; sister, Doris Duppins; aunt, Thelma Watkins; devoted companion, Mae Brown; Grandkids, Karin, Lajuan, Kevin, Tabitha, Johnathan; 16 great grandchildren and 4 geat-great grandchildren; life long friends Jimmy Mack, Tom Gill and Bessie Littlejohn; and a host other dear relatives and friends.