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Lucian Stephens Obituary
North Myrtle Beach
Mr. Lucian "Luke" Pope Stephens, age 93 of North Myrtle Beach, SC died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. A native of Evergreen, NC, he was the son of the late Bud and Lyda Benton Stephens.
After serving in the United States Marine Corp during WWII, due to his love of the land, he returned to Columbus County, North Carolina to peruse a career in farming. He was one of the owners and operators of the New Chadbourn Tobacco Warehouse and was also a founding member of Waccamaw Bank serving on the board of directors for several years.
Mr. Stephens was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Evergreen, NC and an associate member of the First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach.
After returning to Columbus County he became involved in local politics where he served as a county commissioner and a member of the board of education.
In 1965 he relocated to North Myrtle Beach where he was the owner and operator of the Pelican Motel in Cherry Grove and later constructed the Blockade Runner Motor Inn in N. Myrtle Beach.
Final rites will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach with Dr. John Gambrell and Dr. Harold Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at 5:00 p.m. at the Stephens Family Cemetery, Evergreen, NC.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Budd Stephens and two brothers, Brunson Stephens and Jack Stephens.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Laura Floyd Stephens of the home; two sons, Lucian Pope Stephens, Jr. of North Myrtle Beach and Michael Floyd Stephens of North Myrtle Beach, SC; four sisters, Helen S. Cunningham, Leona S. Martin, Sue S. Gore, and Anne S. Gore all of Whiteville.
The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn, NC 28431
Memorials may be made to North Myrtle Beach Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
An online guest register is available at www.worthingtonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucian Stephens
March 8, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy and Nancy Huggins
March 8, 2013
Michael and Mrs. Steven please know that you
and your family are in my prayers.
Friend BJ Thomas
Gene Martin
March 7, 2013
Lucian and Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time and always. May God grant you peace.
Dianne Nobles Ward
March 7, 2013
Dear Mrs. Emily, Lucian and Michael,
May you be uplifted by wonderful memories and happy times together as a family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dianne Nobles Ward
March 7, 2013
Dear Mrs. Emily, Lucian and Michael,
May you be uplifted by wonderful memories and happy times together as a family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jeannie Britt
March 7, 2013
So sorry to hear about Mr Stephens passing. I remember him fondly from my childhood days.
Terry & Wanda White
March 7, 2013
Emily, and your family - our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry we cannot attend the funeral as we are in Florida. NMB has lost a great man who gave much to our City.
Pam Heustess McLauchlin
March 7, 2013
May your treasured memories along with time help to ease your grief.
Charles Norton
March 7, 2013
Lucian,
Sorry to see the death of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred Morris
March 6, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with the family on the passing of Mr. Stephens. His service to our country as a marine in WWII is appreciated.
Michelle Moore
March 6, 2013
May your memories bring you comfort and the love of family & friends give you strength through this difficult time.
Tilghman Insurance
March 6, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Amanda Earnhardt
March 6, 2013
Dear Emily, Lucian, and Michael,
We are thinking of you and remembering you in prayer.
Love,
Amanda & Fred
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