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1944
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2024
Stephen Greer Obituary
Unfailingly positive and encouraging in his interactions with others, Stephen spent a lifetime loving, creating, and sharing art. He practiced and taught drawing, painting, and dance, championed arts organizations, and enjoyed a long career as a hairdresser.
He looked for beauty in the world and found it wherever he went.
Stephen is survived by partner Stan Allen, of New Bern; son Stephen Greer, Jr., and wife Wendy, of Raleigh; daughter Amy Burke and husband Patrick, of Garner; brother Robert Greer and wife Ciscelia, of Garner; grandchildren Whitney Greer and fiancée Delia, Courtney Greer-Brown and husband Matthew, and MacKenzie Greer; and great-grandchildren Stella, Charlie, and Helen. He is preceded in death by wife Peggy Greer, sister Raye Hackett; brother Allen Hale; and parents Ellis and Jewell Greer.
A celebration of life will be held at Stephen's home in Garner on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Greer
Lizzy Lawrence
September 12, 2024
A beautiful person who will be missed by many. I was blessed to know him and share creative times up at Wildacres Retreat. His smile, generosity, kindness, and talent will live on our hearts.
Chris Williams
September 11, 2024
I´m so sorry for your loss, Amy. Sending love and prayers to you and the family.
Carolyn Dvila
September 11, 2024
So very sorry for the loss of such a talented, compassionate artist and friend.
Thinking about his family and all that he meant to them and to all who knew him.
David Brulet
September 10, 2024
Steve cut my hair for years before it all fell out. He was one of the kindest person I´ve known.the world is a lesser place without him.
Ann Bryan
September 7, 2024
RIP Steven, Willie @ Ann
Daniel Todd
September 7, 2024
Always kind a considerate! Very talented!
I´ll see him in heaven.
Betty Marshburn Yates
September 7, 2024
So so sorry to hear of Stephen´s passing. We went to school together from kindergarten up to high school. What a great guy who I am so glad to have known him as a friend. Sending hugs and prayers. RIP STEVE
Sarah Ellington
September 7, 2024
I am shocked to read this. We were friends for a long time! A talented man!
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