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Oscar Stephenson Obituary
June 21, 1935 - February 29, 2016
Fuquay-Varina
A memorial service will be held Friday, March 4, 2016 12:00 Noon at Wake Chapel Christian Church, Fuquay-Varina, NC. The family will receive friends at the Church before the service from 10:00 - 11:30 and other times at the home of Tom and Martha Lawrence, 5509 Stickleback Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC.
Oscar graduated from Fuquay Springs High School in 1955 where he was voted "Most Popular" which is no surprise to anyone. He played football at Elon College until he was drafted in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea. He was a farmer and builder in Fuquay and loved his church family at Wake Chapel where he sang in the choir for many years.
He was preceded in death by parents, Joe W. & Eloise P. Stephenson, and stepson Nicholas Grant Bush.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah C. Stephenson, sons Gordon Stephenson (Barbara), Brooks Stephenson (Christy) daughters - Sarah Ferren (Bryan), Martha Lawrence (Tom) and grandchildren Matthew Stephenson (Leigh), Baxter Stephenson, Austin Stephenson, Adam Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence, Emily Ferren, Benjamin Ferren, Grant Bissett and one great grandson Graham Stephenson. He is also survived by his brother Bill Stephenson (Katy), sisters - Nancy Young (Joe), Jayne Smith (Gary), his mother-in-law Mary Lou Best, sister-in-law Cheryll Coleman; and numerous close nieces, nephews and cousins as well as his beloved canine companion, Abbie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Stephenson Music Fund c/o Wake Chapel - 905 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 or Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Anne Brock
March 4, 2016
Thinking of you and your family and wishing you peace and comfort as this time.
Cathy and Bob Lively
March 4, 2016
Wishing the family a joyous peace as you celebrate Oscar. We did not have the pleasure of meeting him however we know he was a wonderful and caring gentleman. We are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers with love.
Steve Wilson
March 3, 2016
We loved Oscar and all of you. We have had good times, especially when Brooks & Rod Wilson was playing football. Great time at home and travelling away in all of those years. For Gordon, Martha, Sarah and Brooks - We will never forget Oxcar's 50th Birthday. We enoyed all the times we were with you all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time in your lives and we love you all. Steve & Shirley Wilson
wailes blalock jr
March 3, 2016
Grew up in a different world, peace and mercy to all the family, God bless.
Butch
March 2, 2016
This was a good man, a funny man. Someone who could make anybody laugh. He loved life. He loved people and I know he loved children. Everyone who knew you Oscar will always love and remember you. Go rest high on that mountain my friend.
Don Johnson
March 2, 2016
Great memories with a bigger than life uncle all generating life stories. Unloading tobacco barns in the dark by flash light, rides in the back of trucks to Stephenson store for Big Eye Pepsi and a Honey Bun, big laughs and great life lessons. Thank you Oscar for being a part of my child hood. Rest in piece.
March 2, 2016
WE ALL MISS OSCAR HE WAS ONE IN A MILLON. HE WAS A FATHER TO US ALL. WE WILL MISS HIM.
Julia Tingen
March 2, 2016
I am so sorry about the loss of your Father. I know you will miss him dearly, but all the memories will forever live in your heart.
Butch Clowers
March 2, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Debbi Sebold
March 2, 2016
The Sebold family is praying for your peace during this difficult time. Your dad was a special man and well loved by all fortunate enough to know him. His departure from this life will leave a huge hole in our hearts and our lives but we know that he is home at peace. I will always remember his smiling face and his booming laugh.
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