Leonard Steward, 47, of Piggott, died Friday, March 16, 2007, at his home.

He was born Dec. 23, 1959, in Aurora, Ill., and was the son of Winard and Gearldean Tankersley Steward.

He was married to Mary Collins on Jan. 5, 1999.

He was preceded in death by his father, Winard and one brother, Rickie.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, two daughters Kaela and Leanna Steward all of Piggott; one son, Willie Early of Plano, Ill.; mother, Gearldine Steward of Piggott; one sister Linda Hall and husband, Danny of Joliet, Ill.; two nieces, Tabby and Katie of Joliet, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Sunday and funeral services were held Monday, March 19, at the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Loy Culver officiating. Burial will be in the Piggott Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Steward, Andrew Steward, Curtis Steward, Thomas Bledsoe, Kenneth Bledsoe, Jamie Whorton, Gary Edwards, and Mike Edwards. Honorary pallbearers were Allan Edwards and Harold Tankersley. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.