Stewart Christopher Eales, 62, of Arnold, Maryland, passed away on 23 Sept 2026, at the family home. Born on January 6, 1964, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Anne Bruner Eales and Lonnie Stewart Eales. Stewart grew up traveling the world with his family due to his father’s military service. He was a lifelong scholar, earning degrees from Oklahoma Christian College, Defense Intelligence University, and the US Army War College.

He worked as an intelligence professional at the U.S. Department of State and the Office of Naval Intelligence for a combined 39 years, ending his career as Director of the State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Strategic Proliferation and Military Issues. His care and consideration for his peers and mentees is noted, revered, and will be sorely missed.

As a deacon and, more recently, as an elder at the Annapolis Church of Christ, he contributed an astounding level of time, energy, and devotion to his church family which will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sons William (Alyssa) and Timothy, his mother Anne, and his siblings Mark (Jennifer) and Laura.

A memorial service will be held at the Annapolis Church of Christ, located at 1601 Ritchie Hwy, Arnold MD 21012 on the 3rd of October 2026 at 11AM. For those who cannot attend, please use the following link to attend via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89149324666?pwd=KoZYiYqhP4UNZkoc8QwSYRT1VZ47Bk.1

As an alternative to flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association (Alzheimer's Association )