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William Stephenson Obituary
ROCK HILL - Mr. William Smith Stephenson Sr. passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Piedmont Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Shelton P. Sanford III officiating. Burial will be private.
Born on March 23, 1941, Mr. Stephenson was the son of the late Billie and Mary Cook Stephenson. He was a graduate of Rock Hill High School and Clemson University, where he was a charter brother of Phi Kappa Delta. He was a U.S. Army veteran, where he served as an officer. He was a founding member and elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He retired as President of York County Natural Gas Authority in Rock Hill in 2005.
Among the numerous community and civic boards Mr. Stephenson served on were Past President of the Rock Hill Chamber of Commerce, 1976 Chairman of the "Come-See-Me" Festival, Chairman of the Big South Basketball Tournament, Chairman of the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament, President of the Tri-County Touchdown Club; President of the Tri-County Tip-Off Club and the YMCA Board of Directors. He was an Eagle Scout and a 2005 York County Sports Hall of Fame Inductee. He was the widower of Linda Jo Crump Stephenson.
Mr. Stephenson is survived by his sons, Will Stephenson of Rock Hill, Joe Stephenson of Fort Wright, Ky., and Rob Stephenson and his wife, Erin, of Daniel Island, S.C.; his daughter, Wendi Stephenson Canty and her husband, Scott, of Rock Hill; and nine grandchildren, Taylor, Wil, Micaela, Rylee, Lainey and McRae Stephenson and Cole, Weston and Maci Canty. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Lynn Stephenson; his grandson, Wells Stephenson; and his brother, James Robert Stephenson.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Mr. Stephenson's name to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is assisting the Stephenson family and condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Stephenson
Paula Hough
June 20, 2012
Ron, Wendi, Will and Joe, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Earl Carter
June 19, 2012
We have such fond memories of Willie and Linda from Gas Association meetings. They were such a dedicated couple. We pray that your memories will bring you joy and peace.
Linda & Earl Carter (retired from Chester County Natural Gas Authority).
Jimmy Strait
June 19, 2012
My prayers are with you all.I am sorry I could not attend the service. God Bless
Kirk Westermann
June 19, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to you Will. My father had his same job at Cincinnati Gas & Electric for 40 years. They both did so much for their communities. May he rest in peace.
Steve Hall
June 19, 2012
Tracey and I were very lucky to have known Mr. Stephenson. I was lucky enough to teach some of his children. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Lynn Strait
June 19, 2012
Will, Joe, Wendi & Rob, I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. We will continue to keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers. With our sympathy, Lynn, Mary & Jimmy Strait
June 19, 2012
Sorry to hear of Willies passing went to school with him at old RockHill High.Phillip C.Hart Jr.
Ernie Nivens
June 19, 2012
Willie was my hero as a boy. He was the big strong lifeguard at the YMCA pool! He looked like Tarzan up on the stand keeping an eye out for our safety. His light willnever go out!
Jimmie & Cheryl Ligon
June 19, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Roddy Broadnax
June 19, 2012
Will-- you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers…. Willie did so much for me as a Coach, Mentor and Loyal friend who always had a kind word and positive advice. He will be missed by many but left a trail of good deeds and longtime relationships.
June 19, 2012
So sorry to hear of Willie's passing. Graduated with him and Linda Jo in 1959 from RHHS.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Peggy Evans Baskin
June 19, 2012
So sorry to hear of Willie's passing. Graduated with him and Linda Jo in 1959 from RHHS.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Peggy Evans Baskin
Helen,Tom Vaughan
June 18, 2012
Willie and I have been best friends since we were kids growing up across from each other on Pickens Court in Rock Hill through room mates at Clemson, charter Phi Kapps and on to today. Helen and I will miss him as we do Linda Jo. Our thoughts are with his family.
Garry Faile
June 18, 2012
I am saddened at your loss. Willie and I played basketball many a nites at the YMCA. He was a great guy and someone I looked up to. I will always remember that smile he had.
E. T. Smith
June 18, 2012
Willie was a friend and a brother in the Phi Kapps. I looked up to him and will miss him. My prayers are with the family.
June 18, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Phil & Cheryl Garner Rock Hill,SC
Buster Johnson
June 18, 2012
Condolences to Willie's family. I knew Willie during our wonderful days at the YMCA: swimming and basketball. So many great memories. God bless you, Willie
Cammie Brazzell
June 18, 2012
The world has lost a truly wonderful man. He has left an everlasting mark on this world that has brought so many closer to God. Willie, you will be greatly missed.
June 18, 2012
Sincere condolences to the family. I remember Willie from our Phi Kapp days at Clemson. He was a brother and a friend.
Dave Jennings Florence SC
Tom & Martha McFadden
June 18, 2012
Prayers are with each of you. Willie and Linda were both special to us. God gave us memories so we can keep our loved ones forever. Love in Christ.
June 18, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the family. Willie was an outstanding person in so many ways. His dedication to his family being at top of list as well as his service to his church and community and will be missed by us all.
Love and prayers, Ron & Yvonne Plexico
Spencer McMaster
June 18, 2012
I pray that God's grace and strength will sustain Mr. Stephenson's family and friends. Willie taught me and many others to swim when he worked at the YMCA. I am sure that his swim lessons saved many lives. Be assured that this world and Rock Hill are better because he passed this way. Rest in peace.
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