George Stevenson Jr.

On behalf of myself, my mother Joyce Poteat, and my aunt Elizabeth Pierce, thank you all for your kind words, awesome stories, and sharing with us about your friend, teacher, their brother, and my uncle George.

As you know of what kind of man he was, just imagine growing up with George Stevenson Jr. as an uncle. It was an experience like no other. His stories kept me occupied for the duration of our visits. As I grew older, I loved writing him, because I knew no matter what...

George was a North Carolina institution and a scholar of sterling intellectual rigor and honesty. The fruits of his flawless research will benefit the state for generations to come. It is an honor to have known him.

David Brook (Raleigh)

George was a North Carolina institution and a scholar of sterling intellectual rigor and honesty. The fruits of his flawless research will benefit the state for generations to come. It is an honor to have known him.

I am profoundly saddened to learn this news. He was so generous with his knowledge and skills, helping thousands plumb the depths of North Carolina history. With such direct help, and through his many contributions to reference works, he left a powerful legacy for all of us that will last as a permanent monument.---David Southern (Durham, NC)

I was terrified of George when I first started working with him in the Search Room as a college freshman! But I quickly learned that he could teach me more about North Carolina history and the North Carolina State Archives than I would ever learn on my own. His stories always made history come alive for me and it became a treat for him to start up with "Surely you know about..." and then proceed to tell me a wonderful, gossipy tale about some North Carolinian. He also taught me to respect...

George was my trusted colleague for over twenty years and aided me daily during my time as State Archivist. I will treasure my memories of him. We shared many times together....he was truly one of a kind.

I am deeply saddened to learn of George's passing. As a county records archivist for NC State Archives from 1992-2000, I worked in close proximity to George on a daily basis. George was such a unique and interesting individual, and a font of knowledge about North Carolina people and places. Over the years as I earned his respect, we shared so many delightful conversations about historical topics, as well as about life in general. George was truly of a different age, his demeanor that of a...

As we all know, George was one of a kind. North Carolina is a better place because he lived and his work at the archives will last forever. Rest in peace my friend.

George was one of a kind. North Carolina is a better place because he lived. His work at the archives will last forever. He cannot be replaced. Rest in peace my friend.