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Steve Dowd "Steve-O" O'Connor Jr.
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BURLINGTON — Steve Dowd "Steve-O" O'Connor, Jr., 35, of Burlington, died on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel.
He was employed by Central Carolina Concrete in Greensboro. Steve-O played lead guitar in a band and was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Kim O'Connor, of the home; his daughter, Laurel and his son, Andrew, both of the home; sister, Michelle O. (Todd) Bullin of Jamestown; parents, Steve, Sr. and Linda Kay Harrison O'Connor of Climax; mother-in-law, Honey Staley of Charlotte and grandmothers, Phyllis Harrison of Fuquay-Varina and Thelma O'Connor of Greensboro.
The family will receive friends from 1:45 until 2:45 p.m., prior to the service on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Steve O'Connor Children's Trust Fund, C/O 5744 Ebley Lane, Charlotte, NC 28227.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com
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linda pearson
January 21, 2009
I am sorry to hear about Steve. I lived across the street from you when Michelle and Steve were children. I will keep you in my prayers.
nicki pearson-mclamb
January 21, 2009
I am sorry to hear this about Steve. We used to live across the street from the O'Connors. I just recently was in touch with Steve thru facebook and I had sent him a message and didn't hear back. I am saddened for your family and my heart goes out to you Steve, Kay & Michelle and his wife and kids. I will keep you guys n my prayers. Sincerely, Nicki Pearson McLamb
Charlene (Sharon) Harvell
January 20, 2009
There are no words to express how sorry I am to hear about the loss of Steve..I went to school with him and everytime I would see him he was always smiling..My thoughts and prayers go out to his family...
Amanda Kowski
January 20, 2009
I went to high school with Steve O & I recently reconnected with him on Facebook and was so glad to see him doing well - he seemed to love life. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. My sympathies to his family.
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Freddy and Melissa Ward
January 20, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My husband and I went to school with Steve and Michelle. I had just talked to him on Facebook. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Joines
January 19, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Steve. He was a great guy to work with. Steve Joines
Kim Hemric
January 19, 2009
To Steve's family and friends:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I work with Shawn Brown's mother. I will be thinking of you.
Robert Holt
January 19, 2009
I am so sad to hear about this - Steve was a great friend and I regret not seeing him in the last few years. My deepest sympathies to all family and friends... I'll miss you Steve.
Jennifer Kersey Semones
January 19, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about "Steve O" . I use to live in the same neighborhood with Steve and we went to school together. I just talked to him on myspace Thursday or Friday about guitar lessons for my son. Steve was a great guy and full of life. He will be missed. You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Brown
January 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Steve will be greatly missed by everyone. If there is anything our family can do please let Shawn or Jessica know we will be there.
Jimmy CHavis
January 19, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Buck & Rene' Knighten
January 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tammy Childress
January 18, 2009
I want to send my deepest sympathies to the entire family his many friends and fans. I know he will be greatly missed.
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