Albert W. Steward, 84 of West Union, died Sunday, Jan. 6 2013 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was born June 23, 1928 in Monroe Twp. in Adams County.  He was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Loah (Miller) Steward; and a daughter, Penny Lee Steward.

He is survived by wife, Frances Steward of West Union; three sons: Derry and Billy Steward, both of West Union, and Paul (Mitzie) Steward of Russellville; three daughters: Cathy Steward of West Union, Tammy (Terence) Evans of Blue Creek and Mary (J.R.) Donahue of Tiffin Twp.; sister: Goldie Tomlin of Manchester; six grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.

He was a retired farmer and former employee of Lafferty Farms in West Union for 37 years (1950-1987).  He was a former member and trustee of Eckmansville Christian Hiliness Church.  He was a US Army Veteran and served during the Korean conflict.

Memorial donations may be made to Lafferty Funeral Home, Inc., 205 South Cherry Street, West Union, Ohio 45693.

The Funeral Service is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union.  Reverend Orville Wayne Leonard will officiate.

Visitation: 12 - 2 p.m.

Interment is at Manchester Cemetery in Manchester.  The Adams County Honor Guard will perform a military service.