BORN

1941

DIED

2014

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Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home

515 North Elm Street

Greensboro, North Carolina

Robert (Bob) Stevens, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 4, 2014.

Greensboro- Robert "Bob" Stevens, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Beacon Place.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014, in the Chapel of First Presbyterian Church at 2:00 pm with Rev. Dolly Jacobs officiating. The family visitation will follow in the Blair Hagan room.

Bob was born December 1, 1941 in Kingsport, TN to the late Robert H. and Joan Martin Stevens. He graduated from East Tennessee State University and obtained his JD degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. He was a corporate attorney with Burlington Industries for 17 years, and a partner in the firm Brooks, Stevens, and Pope in Cary, NC until his retirement in 2003.

Bob loved the outdoors and enjoyed backpacking, his 1960 MGA sports car, and his grandchildren. His favorite place to be was Disney World or anyplace with his family.

Bob is survived by his wife, Carol Painter Stevens; daughters, Sydney Stevens Butler and husband Kevin, Sarah Stevens and Anne Stevens all of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, William Riley Butler and Emerson Caroline Butler; brother, John M. Stevens; sisters, Kathryn Waldo, Christine Bowling and Anita Kowal; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family gratefully appreciates the kindness and care Bob received from the multiple medical professionals throughout the years of his illnesses. Bob's life was extended by a dozen years due to a kidney transplant from his youngest daughter in 2002. The Stevens family encourages everyone to consider organ donation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue Greensboro, NC 27405.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com. Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel is assisting the Stevens family.

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September 5, 2014

Joe Eversole

Carol, I just read about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your sweet family. What a wonderful life and marriage you had together.

September 5, 2014

Dan Pope

Bob was a wonderful friend and colleague. I'm proud to have practiced with him. Please accept my condolences.

September 5, 2014

Hunter Payne

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,
Hunter, Mary, Piper, and Tucker Payne

September 4, 2014

Fran Langstaff

Carol, You know I love you and that I loved and respected Bob so much. It was a real pleasure practicing law with him. You are in my prayers. Love, Fran

September 4, 2014

Phillis Mair

May you find comfort in your memories. Love and Peace to such a wonderful family...a true testament to Mr.Stevens.

September 4, 2014

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Snipes Family

September 4, 2014

Sandy Painter

Carol, I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Know that I am thinking of you and your family and keeping you in my prayers. Grief can be so hard, and as you know I understand. I hope to see you Saturday. Sending you much love and hugs. Sandy

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