Stewart Custer (July 31, 1931–December 20, 2017) was an American Baptist preacher, scholar, and educator, best known for his expository preaching and his long tenure at Bob Jones University (BJU) in Greenville, South Carolina. Born in Frostburg, Maryland, to Stewart Wilson Custer Sr. and Ruth Naomi (Filsinger) Custer, he grew up in a Christian home and pursued higher education at BJU, earning a B.A. and M.A. in Bible, followed by a Ph.D. in Greek New Testament text in 1968. His academic career at BJU began in 1955 as a graduate assistant in Greek, eventually rising to professor of Bible and chairman of the Division of Bible in the School of Religion until his retirement in 2000. Custer’s preaching ministry was marked by his ability to deliver detailed expositions of Scripture, often focusing on single books or topics like the inspiration of the Bible and the fallacies of evolution. He preached widely in churches across the U.S., led Christ-oriented tours to the Holy Land, and served as editor of Biblical Viewpoint, BJU’s theological journal. Beyond preaching, he directed the university’s planetarium, blending his love for astronomy with faith. A man of prayer, he kept a list of former students—nicknamed “preacher boys”—for intercession, influencing many, including Dr. Stephen Jones, who praised his mentorship. Married with one son, Steve, Custer died at 86 in Greenville in 2017, leaving a legacy of teaching, preaching, and unwavering devotion to God’s Word.