Independence Day celebration at Faith Presbyterian Church on Merritt Island, FL


Each year we gather for a meal and patriotic singing and entertainment. Our entertainment was


a patriotic trivia game by our new assistant pastor and his wife, Chad and Lorie Sadorf. Celeste Elam accompanied us on the piano to sing old favorite patriotic songs, then she and Tim led us through “Name That Tune.” What a great evening it was!?


Carylon and Roy Good Lorie


Lorie and Chad Sadorf, our new asst. pastor and wife


William H. “Bill” Stuart, Jr. (July 07, 1936 - February 21, 2019)


William (Bill) Hood Stuart, Jr., 82 of Bartow, Florida, died peacefully in his home, comforted by his loving family and his belief in


his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His parents were Margrette and Bill Stuart of Bartow, Florida. A graduate of Summerlin Institute, he pursued his love of agriculture by attending Washington State University where he immediately exhibited strong leadership skills that ultimately resulted in his being elected Student Body President. He graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. Bill met the love of his life, Nancy Sell, while in college, and they were married on August 4, 1961. He earned an MBA at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in 1965. Bill built a professional career within a diverse group of industries, including ranching, mining, citrus, and manufacturing. His


true passion - driven by faith, vision, civic mindedness, and service - often lead him beyond business to philanthropic causes. This was accomplished through a wide array of organizations such as Rotary International’s Polio Plus and Rotary Scholars Programs; Heart of Florida Girl Scouts; and Erskine College and Seminary. He was recognized with an Honor- ary Doctor of Laws from Erskine College (1993); Rotary International Service Above Self Award (1996); and Rotary International Distinguished Service Award (1998). He founded Erskine’s Fly- ing Fleet Hall of Fame. When Bill Stuart participated, he was all in. His church was no exception. He served as Clerk


of the Bartow ARP Session for multiple decades as well as Chairman of the Board for Erskine Col- lege and Seminary for sixteen years. Additionally, he served as President of the Edward C. Stuart Foundation for decades; expanded the E. B. Kennedy Scholarship Program (Erskine College) as well as the Edward Crosland Stuart Scholarship Program (Davidson College). He was a faithful churchman and a consummate gentleman. His accomplishments meant nothing without his faith. Bill died in faith, believing as Corinthians teaches, “in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed


with our heavenly dwelling...oh death where is thy sting? Oh, grave where is thy victory?” He is survived by his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Kennedy Satterfield of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Crosland Stuart of Winter Park, Florida; five Satterfield grandchildren: Margrette, Sara Mar- tin, Dabney Anne, David Michael, and Nancy; and a great grandson, Connor Satterfield. Bill is also survived by his sister Nelle Kennedy Terry of Bartow, Florida, and other extended family.?


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