Robert “Scary Bob” Steward, age 68, of Gatesville, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Memorial services will be held at a later date.Robert was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He moved to central Texas in the early 1970’s. He served in the US Army for over 2 years, serving in Vietnam for one year. He married Theresa Sirriana on June 20, 1973. They moved to Gatesville in 1982. He worked for civil service at Fort Hood for 40 years. Robert enjoyed 20 years of car shows with his 1950 sedan delivery, making plenty of friends along the way. He helped found the Romin Chariots Car Club. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lena Steward; sister, Betty Saulmon and husband, Robert; and brother, Derald Mathews.Robert is survived by his wife of 45 years, Theresa Steward; daughter, Lisa Shott and husband, James; son, Michael Steward; sister, Mary Smith and husband, Roger; brother, Allen Steward and wife, Marie; sister-in-law, Loretta Mathews; and numerous nieces and nephews.