Roll of Honor
Frank Johnson Stewart, Jr.
Incident
Officer Frank Stewart was shot and killed while checking on hunters in a rural, wooded area. Officer Stewart responded to a call regarding three males hunting on private property without the landowners permission. Officer Stewart encountered three suspects and attempted to issue citations. One of the suspects shot Officer Stewart in the back of the head with a shotgun killing him instantly. Officer Stewart's wife called fellow officers the next morning (Christmas Day) to inquire as to his whereabouts. Officers later found his body and tracked down the suspects from a vehicle tag number that Officer Stewart had written in the palm of his hand before encountering the suspects. Officer Stewart had previously served with the United States Navy in Korea.
Survivors
He was survived by mother, siblings, and his wife and son.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
BO-US-AL-1ABC0414- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Frank. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Conservation Officer Stewart served with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Thank you for your service to the Montgomery community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Frank Johnson Stewart, Jr. served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Conservation Officer Frank Johnson Stewart, Jr. is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, 6 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank Johnson Stewart, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Frank Johnson Stewart, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Johnson Stewart, Jr. is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Johnson Stewart, Jr. was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries are honored on badge.nw.
