Memorial service for legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward set for Tuesday
Posted: 10/26/2012
DETROIT (AP) - A memorial service is under way for famed boxing trainer Emanuel Steward.
Swanson Funeral Home says visitation with family and friends is at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit followed by a noon memorial service at the church.
The 68-year-old Steward died October 25 at a Chicago hospital. He owned the Kronk Gym in Detroit and was an International Boxing Hall of Fame trainer.
He is survived by his wife, Marie; daughters, Sylvia Steward-Williams and Sylvette Steward; and sisters, Diane-Steward Jones and Lavern Hestler.
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