Garland V. Stewart was born on January 12, 1909 to Frank and Ethel Stewart. He graduated from Morehouse College in 1932. In 1935 Mr. Stewart married Beatrice Hill and they had two sons, Delano, and Frank. Throughout his life, Mr. Stewart endeavored to assist others, and he mentored such nationally known figures as Jesse McClary, and Alcee Hastings. Locally, he fostered the educational endeavors of numerous politically and socially prominent African Americans.
Mr. Stewart served the children of Hillsborough County with distinction. He worked as principal of Robles Elementary, Dobyville, Dunbar Elementary, Cleveland Elementary, and Middleton High School before becoming the first African-American assistant superintendent in our county. Mr. Stewart was the founder of the Pi Iota Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He was honored by the Boy Scouts of America with a "Silver Eagle" award. Mr. Stewart passed away in 1996.