Steven-Wing-Obituary

Steven Wing

Durham, North Carolina

Oct 3, 1952 – Nov 9, 2016 (Age 64)

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BORN
October 3, 1952
DIED
November 9, 2016
AGE
64
LOCATION
Durham, North Carolina

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Steven Bennett Wing October 3, 1952 - November 9, 2016 Pittsboro Steven Bennett Wing, 64, died from cancer on November 9, 2016 surrounded by his family in his home in rural Chatham County. He was born in New Orleans, LA where he grew up with his parents, Lucie Lee Wing and Cliff Wing, both...

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Steve,

You are still deeply missed but you are still inspiring public health advocates. I am at the American Public Health Association conference this week and your leadership is spoken of.

Bob Martin

Steve, you are still greatly missed. I know you are still watching out for us. God bless you.

- Rob

Even in illness, Prof Wing generously shared insight and truth while demonstrating courageous strength to those like me who sought his guidance while battling a harmful practice. I do not know his friends or family, but promise my prayers for you all. I never met Prof Wing in person, but he was available for my calls and questions as I sought self-education. I will be forever grateful to his selfless sharing of knowledge.

Steve Wing simply was one of the finest people I have ever met. His courage in tackling issues of serious environmental and health concern was unparalleled. These often involved facing off against opponents with far greater economic and political resources. Despite this, Steve always took the high road, even when it was an extraordinarily difficult path. He was a calm, but firm force in turbulent situations. You could always rely on him. He applied the best science, with the highest of...

Very tough to hear. I attended Vassar with Steve. Though we were not close I enjoyed his friendship and playing music with him. He was unique, artistic and multi dimensional. Way too young to be lost.

Steve was a courageous and decent man who cared about all people, but especially those victimized by industrial animal agriculture. There are not many people like him and he will be sorely missed.

Very sad...We only have excellent memories of dear Steve! A very nice human being!

I am so saddened by the loss of this quiet spoken and ever giving gracious man! He was a saving grace for so many! Respect and condolences to his family for he loved you all dearly!! Thank you too for allowing him to share his great kindness and love for others!

My sincere condolences and sympathies to his family. I recall Marion talking about his work and his impressive experiences working on social justice issues and environmental conditions. I know that his memory and integrity will live on in his children and spirit.