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Stephen Mahovlich Obituary
April 22, 1939 - December 12, 2022
Stephen L. Mahovlich Sr., 83, of Eden, NC, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Hospice of Rockingham County, surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2022, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden, with entombment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Reidsville. A visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 p.m., at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Stephen will lie-in-repose at Fair Funeral Home from 12 to 5 p.m., on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Stephen was born April 22, 1939, in Monessen, PA, to the late Stephen G. Mahovlich and Anna L. Mahovlich. He graduated from Monessen High School, Massanutten Military Academy, and Wake Forest School of Business. During his time at Wake Forest, Stephen played left tackle for the football team. After graduating from Wake Forest, he joined the North Carolina National Guard. He was married on June 1st, 1963, to Sandra Andrew and on July 1, 1963, he was on a bus to basic training. He served six years with the 250th Supply and Transportation Company, 30th Infantry Division of N.C. National Guard. When he returned home, he joined Associates Discounts and served as manager in their loan office in Winston-Salem, until acquisition from North Carolina National Bank in 1965. He remained with this organization, which is now Bank of America, for 28 years.
Stephen is survived by his loving sons, Stephen L. Mahovlich Jr. and Matthew Mahovlich; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Sandra A. Mahovlich.
Some of Stephen's volunteer work and accreditations as follows: Director of the year, Eden Chamber of Commerce; Volunteer for Salvation Army; Chairman for American Cancer Society; Volunteered time Youth Football and Ford Punt Pass Kick Competition; Served on Consumer Credit Counseling Board.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
Fair Funeral Home
432 Boone Rd, Eden, NC 27288
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Buck McMillan
December 15, 2022
One of the finest men I've ever known in my life time! RIP Steve
Marian Evans
December 15, 2022
Sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a joy to work with at Nation's Bank. He will be missed.
Brian Bullard
December 14, 2022
Very sorry to hear of Steve´s passing. He was an inspiration for me while I worked for him at NCNB.
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