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Charles Stephenson Obituary

Charles William Stephenson, Sr. Charleston - Charles William Stephenson, Sr., 87, of North Charleston, SC, entered eternal life October 19, 2017. Beloved son of Charles Pat & Grace Ryan Stephenson, Charlie was born January 22, 1930, in Birmingham, Alabama. Charlie graduated from USC in 1952 with a B.S. in business administration & journalism. He had a long career in advertising with The Post & Courier. Charlie is survived by his cherished wife of 40 years, Debby "Flash" Stephenson; his children, Victoria Stephenson Simon (Jay), Charles William Stephenson, Jr. (Pam), Stephanie Giedd Boehm and Meg Tomlinson-Giedd; a special son-in-law, Michael Collins; sixgrandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Karin Stephenson Collins, and grandson, Charles "Stevie" William Stephenson, III. Burial will be held at 2:30pm on Monday, October 23, 2017, at Carolina Memorial Gardens at 7113 Rivers Ave. A celebration of Charlie's life, open to all who loved him, will take place Sunday, November 12, in the Kings Grant Clubhouse from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Courageous Kidz, 230 Old Dominion Drive, Charleston, SC 29418 www.courageouskidz.org. Expressions of sympathy may be sent or viewed at www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley Chapel. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2017.

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Charles Smith

November 11, 2017

Punky. There are too many good memories to even pull just 1 out. You were one of the greatest people I have ever met, although I didn't believe over half of the stories you told. I'm sure God has a place for you in his story telling temple. Tell my wife Sandy hello for me. She thought a lot of you, Punky. I lost a good friend when you passed away, and I love you Punky.
Charles, AKA "Click", Smith & Rocky

Sally Kreber

October 30, 2017

Flash and all Charlie's family,
Dave and I send our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers.

Jack Young

October 28, 2017

Charlie was my friend.

Monty Miles

October 23, 2017

Charlie was one of the funniest, wittiest guys I ever met. He could light up any gathering with his casual, wonderful, natural sense of humor. I shall remember him with great fondness as a warm, loving and caring human being who was there when you needed him. I truly believe that anyone fortunate enough to have socially interacted with Charlie Stephenson for any meaningful length of time almost certainly came away from that interchange a happier and more cheerful individual because of it. Charlie, you shall be greatly missed by the many who loved you.

Gloria Jenkins

October 23, 2017

To the Stephenson Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. We love you much. The Jenkins Family "Camp Happy Days Family" (Walterboro, SC & Georgia)

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