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ROCK HILL - William S. Stephenson Jr., 48, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Agape Rehabilitative Center in Rock Hill, S.C.
A memorial service for Will will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Sheldon MacGillvray officiating. Visitation will follow the service in the Anne Burns Sanford Parlor.
Born at Fort Jackson, Will was the son of the late William S. and Linda Jo Crump Stephenson. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and was a 1982 graduate of Rock Hill High School. He attended Winthrop University where he played baseball. Will was previously employed as sales manager with York County Natural Gas where he worked for 25 years. He was an active member of the York County Home Builders Association and was a lifelong Clemson fan and enjoyed going to games with family and friends. He was a member of the Rock Hill Country Club and had a passion for golf. He also enjoyed coaching his children and others in various sports over the years. Will was the widower of Teresa Lynn Williams Stephenson.
Will is survived by his daughter, Taylor Stephenson of Rock Hill; his son, Wil Stephenson of Clemson, S.C.; his brothers, Joe Stephenson of Fort Wright, Ky., and Rob Stephenson and his wife, Erin of Daniel Island, S.C.; and his sister, Wendi Stephenson Canty and her husband, Scott of Rock Hill. In addition to his parents, and his wife, Will was preceded in death by his son, Wells Stephenson.
Memorials may be made in Will’s name to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 India Hook Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Condolences may be made to the Stephenson family at www.greenefuneralhome.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Stephenson
March 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Lyndia Bailey
March 6, 2013
Linda you are in my thoughts and prayers Lyndia McCorkle Bailey
Lyndia Bailey
March 6, 2013
Linda I am so sorry to hear about your lose, Lyndia McCorkle Bailey, we played basket ball together at RHHS. Know you are in my prayer Lydnia
Ricardo Garbanzo
March 5, 2013
•Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Garbanzo's Family
Charles Henry
March 4, 2013
To all of Wills family I am so sorry for his passing. Will and I were roommates at NGC and caught back up with each other at Winthrop. Will called me after each birth of his children and we played some golf years ago. We let time get by and lost touch for years, but i tried to get in touch the last few months. I am so sorry I didnt get to know Taylor or Wil. May God bless you all, your dad is in a good place now. Live strong and faithful lives.
Mark McGinley
March 4, 2013
Joe, Wendi, Rob, Taylor, and Will,
May God be with you and give comfort at this time. The sight of Will would bring a smile to our faces and he has left us with fond memories not to be forgotten. God Bless.
March 4, 2013
Wendy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Will was a wonderful person with such a kind and sweet heart. If there is anything that we can do please let us know.
Bruce & Buffie Garner
Tom's Body Shop Inc.
March 4, 2013
Taylor and Will, you are in my prayers;
you have been through so much in your
short lives---keep your faith and one day all of you will be reunited as a family once again in God's Kingdom!
Linda Graves
Lynn Strait
March 4, 2013
Will you always had the best sense of humor and beautiful smile. You always made homeroom at Rock Hill High fun. You will be missed here on earth, but it is comforting to know we will all meet again in Heaven one day.
Rock Hill High School Class of 82
Bob/Sherry McElrath
March 3, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of the recent passing of Will. We were out of town for the weekend and sorry we were unable to attend the service. May God be with all your family at this sad time.
Bob Norwood
March 3, 2013
Hard to believe this has happened. Candle burned out way too soon.
caroline rhodes
March 3, 2013
Praying for your family. May God comfort you and give you all peace.
Bernadine & Elliott Brown
March 3, 2013
With deepest sympathy and condolences to your family. My son and Wil have been friends since preschool. I am so sorry for your loss.
Chris Low
March 3, 2013
Will, Rock Hill has lost one of its best. I'll forever cherish all the rich memories on the basketball courts and baseball diamonds. Rest in peace, my friend.
Linda Hunter-Carroll
March 3, 2013
May God be with all Stephenson Family and The Crump Family,Prayers for you all,God Wrap your Arms around Will's Children.May you all know he's home with his precious Lynn. wonderful Dad and Mom. God loves you all.Knew Linda all my life.
Rena Holmes
March 2, 2013
Dear sweet Taylor and Wil, I can't imagine~ You guys are in my heart and prayers.....true peace, comfort and strength will come only from God...just ask, trust, and turn to Him and He will provide all of your needs.....that's a promise~
Rena
(Kellye's Aunt)
kevin snyder
March 2, 2013
Will, you left us way too soon. Save me a spot on the whiffle ball team roster.
Judy Garner
March 2, 2013
May God grant your family a peace that surpasses all understanding. I remember the Stephenson family well from Rock Hill High School days. What an incredible family that supported each other . I am so very sorry for the losses in your family, and Will's untimely illness and death. Please know you are in mt thoughts and prayers.
March 1, 2013
I'll never forget your smile and friendship, Will. Rest in peace. JT
Regina Sweatt White
March 1, 2013
Will always remember Will's beautiful smile and beautiful heart. May God wrap His arms around each one of you and give you peace and comfort.
Tom Vaughan
March 1, 2013
Wendy
Willie and I talked about what a strong person you were and the help you were to him and Linda. My thoughts are with you in these times. Also to Rob and Joe and all your families.
David & Vicki McCoy
March 1, 2013
Praying for you all at this time. May God bless you all!
Julie and Mark Case
March 1, 2013
Dear Wendi and Family,
Praying for peace for your family. May you rejoice in the fact that Will is reunited with Mom, Dad, Lynn and Wells. Your faith is strong and will see you through this difficult time. God is good and will grant you comfort that only He can provide.
Love, Julie and Mark Case
March 1, 2013
I will always remember Will.s electric smile He lit up the room. Loved to watch him play basketball. May God wrap His arms around all of the family . praying for peace and comfort at this time . Love Regina Sweatt White
Debbie Starnes
March 1, 2013
I will forever keep your smiling face in my heart. Be at peace.
March 1, 2013
I will always have the memory of Will sitting behind me in homeroom at Rock Hill High. We all loved his beautiful smile. We will miss him but will never forget him. The comfort we find in losing someone that we love is knowing that we will see them again one day in heaven. Love and prayers to your family. Angie Strait Helms / Monroe NC
Paula Hinson (Betsy's mom)
March 1, 2013
Wendi, May God grant you and your family peace through the understanding that his will has been done...we may never know the why's but we all know that now he is at peace, is well, and everything has happened according to God's plan. Peace be with you in the days and weeks ahead. You'll be in the prayers of many.
Jack Tomasovich
March 1, 2013
Will, I know you are in a better place now with your wife Lynn. It's been a rough couple of years and now you have peace. You were a good man who will be sorely missed. God speed to you
Scott Bagley
March 1, 2013
May the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ surround the family during this time of trial.
Bryan Dyer
March 1, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jules Cagle
March 1, 2013
What a wonderful man you were! May knowing that you are reunited with Lynn and Wells and that you are WHOLE again bring some comfort to those closest to you. Prayers for those left behind Wil & Taylor especially. Prayers are being lifted in your names.
With Love - Jules Thompson Cagle
March 1, 2013
Rest in peace Will.
paul hicks
March 1, 2013
WOMETIME life bring rain and it bring sunshine today is a day of pain for the lost of will, our loss is heaven gain. I pray that GOD will give u peace and healing to know that its life after this life no more hurt no pain no more sorry. Rest in peace will.
Jenny Brockman
March 1, 2013
May God's love and peace surround you during this difficult time! I am so sorry and my heart breaks for your family. I will lift you all up in prayer.
Clydie Price Mayhugh
March 1, 2013
My sincere heartfelt condolences to this precious family.
Pam Morrell
March 1, 2013
Will you left behind so many famliy members and friends that loved you so much!!!! Gods speed........
katheryn cato
March 1, 2013
so sorry, may he rest in peace
SHIRLEY MASEY - FREEMAN
March 1, 2013
MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL STRENGTH TO FACE TOMORROW IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. WILL AND I WAS IN THE C/O OF 82 @RHHS.
Karen Loflin
March 1, 2013
Will,I would love to have seen your face when you were reunited with Lynn and your parents!
Pam Whisonant Baker
March 1, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for all the family. May God give you all comfort, strength and peace, which comes only through Him.
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