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Stephen Jeter Obituary
Stephen Jeter lived to love his wife, Melanie; and daughter and son-in-law, Madison and William Coleman; his parents, Col. John R. "Jack" and Dr. Katherine Jeter; his siblings, Sally Jeter Gregg and her husband, Scott and John R. Jeter III and his wife, Kathy; his sister-in-law, Lorena Rankin and her husband, Kurt; nieces and nephews, aunts and cousins; and his dog, Cooper.
Stephen was passionate about family, music, food and fun, meeting new people, experiencing new things. He gave his brother, John, a kidney 38 years ago and he gave his sister a call every Saturday morning.
He will be missed by colleagues, clients, college friends, CrossFit and pickleball partners.
Most recently a resident of Richmond, Va., Stephen graduated in 1985 from Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Stephen worked in management and field positions at Frito-Lay, Pepperidge Farm and, since 2018, R.L. Schreiber in Richmond. He founded The Handlebar, an iconic music club in Greenville, S.C., with his brother in 1994.
Stephen was happiest when following his daughter from one golf championship to another or planning new adventures with his wife.
Stephen Jeter woke up every day of his too-short life and chose joy. The family asks that donations in his honor be made to organizations that help people live their healthiest, happiest lives, including Young Survival Coalition (https://www.youngsurvival.org/give) or Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (https://www.cancer.org)
A Celebration of Life will be held in the coming weeks at the Jeter Chapel and the Jeter Family Cemetery in Union, S.C. Condolences to the family may be shared here www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com.
Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.
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Deirdra and Glen Gillette
October 24, 2022
We only knew you through your parents and an sorry we never met. You live on in the hearts of everyone who knew you.
Richard Day
September 15, 2022
Stephen had keen interest in another sport...squash. Stephen played for the last several years at the Y, and played in the RVA City Squash League against all the other clubs in the area. Stephen was also one of the players that I would run into all around town: Grocery store, pickle ball, his storage unit, etc...I would run to him all over, and he was consistently kind and always had a good word to share. I know I speak for the whole of the the Downtown Y squash community when I say we are saddened and will miss seeing Stephen on the court.
Matt Rho
September 15, 2022
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I knew Stephen through the squash community at the Richmond Downtown YMCA. Stephen was one of the friendliest guys in our community, always ready with a friendly word, a quick smile, and a warm handshake. I always looked forward to seeing him. He'll be missed by all of us at the Y. Rest in peace, Stephen.
Gerald King
August 30, 2022
I knew stephen for a few years because he was my season guy for the lindsey food group. Everytime i saw him, he was always cheerful and supported us like no other. He will be missed and shocked to hear that he is gone from this earth. Will be missed but never forgotten. My condolences to his family
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Richard Slaney
August 21, 2022
I went to high school with Steve in the late `70s. He always struck me as a very positive and friendly guy. My condolences to his family and friends, I know he will be sorely missed.
Nick Farrell
August 20, 2022
Sincere condolences to Stephen´s family. He introduced me to pickleball during the pandemic and I always enjoyed my chats with him after pickleball or squash at the Y. May his soul lie on the right side of God.
Scott Watts/64
August 20, 2022
I´m the head chef/partner at kitchen 64 but I´m known as a man of GOD 1st , I strongly believe that Stephen is in heaven now and Jesus Is telling him that it was all about love , spices were just the way into a beautiful relationship with a loving soul , the next sermon I preach at my church will be in his honor , I´m still in shock about this news I will Morn with everyone who had the privilege of knowing him
Micki Ewens
August 18, 2022
I am so sorry to hear this! Stephen was a great influence in my exercise journey and I loved working out with him and doing competitions. I am so glad I got to see him recently when he stopped in Greenville! He will be greatly missed and I am so sorry for your loss!
Linda Jeter (Mrs. Jay Jeter)
August 18, 2022
My sympathy to all his family and praying for God's peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Grace Marano
August 17, 2022
Stephen was my spice guy. He was a joy to have pop in from time to time. He´d come to the back prep room of my store on Grove Avenue, shake some spice tubs, decide what I needed and fulfill an order. He was very kind and personable and throughout the year I knew him, would always inquire about my latest wedding plans. When I told him it was a nice big Italian wedding, he ran to his truck, brought back a white envelope with 10 bucks in it, and told me to buy ourselves a round of celebratory drinks. He didn´t have to do that. I´ll miss seeing him and my heart is holding a special place for his family. Love to all.
Nancy Joseph
August 17, 2022
My deep felt sympathy to all of Stephen´s wonderful & loving family.
Jennifer Wilson
August 17, 2022
I worked with Stephen at Pepperidge Farm for years. He was a great to work with and taught me a lot. I have added a photo of one of our, giving back days where we volunteered at the Richmond food bank. It was a great day for our team.
Susan Laverty
August 17, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Melanie. Please know my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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