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Matthew Stephens Obituary
Born in Horry County, S.C. on Sept. 21, 2001, he was the son of Terry E. Stephens and Melody Mills Stephens, Ocean Isle Beach.
He was a graduate of West Christian Academy, having been valedictorian of his class, and was a student at Brunswick Community College. He was a former member of the Brunswick County Youth Baseball Program, the Boy Scouts of America, and at present was a member of the Youth Group at Camp UMC, serving as an acolyte, and was employed with Beachway Rentals at Ocean Isle Beach.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Maggie S. McKenzie (Shane) of Ocean Isle Beach; maternal grandparents, Margaret Morgan of Shallotte, and Halford Mills (Cheryl) of Calabash; aunts, Mona S. Long (Guy) of Whiteville, Suzanne Leggett (Chuck) of Fuquay-Varina, Julia Steffen (Jamey) of Shallotte; an uncle, Dean Mills (Jennel) of Garner; cousins, Stephen Ellis, Amelia Steffen, Brooklyn Mills, and Mason Mills; and his canine companion, Jersey Girl.
A Celebration of Life was conducted Sunday, Dec. 22, at 3 p.m. in Camp United Methodist Church. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Youth Group of Camp UMC, 4807 Main Street, Shallotte, N.C. 28470, and/or Coastal Church, P.O. Box 2799, Shallotte, N.C. 28459.
Online condolences may be made at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com
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Paula Faircloth
January 3, 2020
Terry and Melody, there are no words to ease your pain. Matthew has always been the best kid that anyone could be around. Matthew became a big part of our extended family that we looked forward to being around every summer. The news truly broke all of our hearts. You are in my prayers daily. Brycen and Peyton loved Matthew like a brother.
Keep God close daily, he's the only way to healing.
God Bless you all.
Johnny and Paula Faircloth
Brycen Williams and Peyton Stewart
Carol H Benino
December 30, 2019
Terry and Melody, I just heard the tragic news and wanted you both to know I am praying for everyone. God bless you in your time of need.
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