R. Garry Stephenson

To the Stephenson Family
I just heard of Garry's passing on
9-11-08.My heart is sadden,Garry was such a good person,and a
kind landlord and a good freind.I will
miss our talks we had about cutting grass,about his roses,and about our children,i have never met his wife and girls but i feel like i know them because we talk about the wedding and about life in general.I will truly miss garry he touch my life.
The sweet memories will always be with those of us who were privileged...

Pam, Ashley, Amanda & David,
Garry became our rosarian some time ago. We always found him to be very friendly, learned and ready to help in any way.
Our deepest sympathies go out to each of you in this time of great loss. May God bless each of you. We will remember each of you in our prayers.

I am proud to say that Garry was one of my good friends. He really welcomed me with open arms when I wanted to assist with the Forest Hills Baptist youth group. I will treasure many great memories of retreats, including talking way into the night while trying to get the younger guys to finally go to sleep. Garry always had a way to getting the rowdy guys to listen. I look forward to seeing Garry in heaven one day.

Pam,
As a 1981 Hale High graduate, I had the pleasure of knowing Garry as he just returned to Hale. He was a wonderful man with a tender heart and great sense of humor. My sister (Doris Freeman Matal) and mother (Anne Freeman) also knew Garry at Hale High and were deeply saddened by his passing. Please know that his impact on so many lives is something that you can always be proud of.
Regards,

Pam, we are sorry. Our sympathy to you and your family. We just learned of Garry's death this evening from our neighbors and good friends, Alma and Walter. Mike and Annette Moore, Eden

Pam, we are all in shock to hear of Garry's early death. Our Youth group came to know you and Garry in New Orleans the Summer of 2007. We all enjoyed getting to know you both and we will miss not being able to work with Garry again at a Missions Connect event. What a great loss to us all! Please know that we are deeply saddened by his passing and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. John & Marie Graeper First Baptist Church Rutherfordton, NC

Dear Gary's Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Gary has been a wonderful influence on us. His knowledge and expertise will surely be missed. His kind heart and generosity will be too.

Dear Stephenson family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Garry was a great man and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

With lots of love,
Erika Beckett

Pam, Ashely and Amanda.
Your husband and dad has played a major part of my life. As a mentor and awesome friend; who I will cherish and miss always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.