Bobby Ray Stewart, also known as, "HiWay", was born on April 11, 1967, to the parentage of Ruby Jean Stewart and Robert Stewart, Jr.
He graduated from Tri-County High School, Buena Vista, Georgia where he was a member of the marching band. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1985 and was honorably discharged in 1989.
He later moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he met Yvonne Lynah. They married in 1992 and remained together until 1999. During the course of this union, he became the father of three children.
Bobby and his son, Jeramy, both shared a strong love for music. Bobby made a promise to Jeramy to one day start making his own music. Soon after Jeramy's passing is when he really started to make HiWay Music.
He worked hard at different jobs, often talked to his girls, and furthered explored what is now HiWay Music. Bobby moved back to Georgia where he furthered his music career and supported his family.
Bobby leaves to cherish his memories: two loving daughters, Jazzlyn Marie Lynah-Stewart and Jaylyn Ray Stewart; one son, Jeramy Lynah-Stewart, preceded him in death; his daughter-in-law, Andrea Hill; his ex-wife, Yvonne Lynah; one grandson, Jeramy B. Lynah, Jr.; his loving mother, Ruby J. Stewart; his father, Robert Stewart, Jr., preceded him in death; three sisters, Marilyn Scott, Mary J. Stewart, and Sarah Stewart; two brothers, Billy R. (Andrea) Stewart and Wayne Stewart; one aunt, Annie K. (Rev. Jimmie) Crimes; two uncles, Bennie Scott and Zelma Scott; a devoted and longtime friend, Laquita Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his Outcast Family.
Funeral Service: Magnolia Bay Baptist Church, 6054 Highway 41 North, Preston, Georgia, Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 2:00 P.M.
Burial Service: Magnolia Bay Baptist Church Cemetery
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