Thomas L. Stephenson

BOLIVIA-Pastor Thomas L. Stephenson went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 9, 2016 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House in Bolivia, NC at the age of 87. He was the full-time pastor of Unity Worship Center in Holden Beach, NC.
Pastor Stephenson is survived by his wife, Valera Stephenson, sisters Shirley (Jerry) Smith and Doris Griffis. He will be missed every day by his loving children Lewis (Hope) Stephenson, Randy (MaryLou) Stephenson, Brenda Stephenson Jones (Charles), Darryl (Tara) Stephenson and Kathy Wade. He leaves behind grandchildren, Tommy, Tim, Brian, Ryan, Justin, Tiffany, Kevin, Chad, and Blair, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. He is also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Pastor Stephenson was born in Johnson County, son of the late James and Plassie Jones Stephenson. Five brothers, Willie, Shirrell Ray, George, James, and Wilbur, four sisters, Letha, Lucille, Linda, and Barbara and a grandson, Lee Stephenson, precede him in death.
Our dad lived a full life; he has left his mark on this world in many astonishing and wonderful ways. He was a man of faith and lived his life serving others. He had a passion for helping anyone less fortunate and tirelessly operated food banks for more than 25 years in Ashe and Brunswick Counties. His faith, generosity, and compassion touched many lives. He made us very proud to be his children and his legacy.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hudson Funeral Chapel. The family will receive Monday December 12, 2016 one hour prior 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that monetary donations in his honor be considered to the Gideon’s International or the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick.
Special thanks and much gratitude to the staff at the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, your kindness, and dignified care of our pastor, friend, husband, brother, uncle, and father made saying goodbye bear.
Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.