Berkley Stephens February 3rd,2014
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:56 pm
Berkley Moore Stephens Jr. - Berkley Moore Stephens Jr. of Winston-Salem, N.C. died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. Berk was born in Danville, Va., on August 30, 1943. After graduating from George Washington High School, he played baseball for East Carolina University, was a member of Theta Chi fraternity, graduated with a degree in physical education, and went on to become a successful entrepreneur.
Berk was a state champion trap shooter and loved hunting, Duke basketball, and sharing these passions with his children and grandchildren. He was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church, serving as vice-chair of the Property Committee and volunteering in various other capacities.
Berk is survived by his wife, Sue; his son, Taylor Stephens and his wife, Julie; his daughter, Chris Peterson and her husband, Eric; his daughter, Katie Stephens and her husband, Josh Olinick; and his five grandchildren, Paige, Jessica, and Cody Stephens; Kelly and Anna Peterson.
A memorial service will be held at Centenary UMC on Friday, February 7 at 2 p.m. with a reception following at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Loaves and Fishes or H.O.P.E of Winston-Salem fund, both through Centenary UMC, 646 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Online condolences may be made through www.salemfh.com.
Berk was a state champion trap shooter and loved hunting, Duke basketball, and sharing these passions with his children and grandchildren. He was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church, serving as vice-chair of the Property Committee and volunteering in various other capacities.
Berk is survived by his wife, Sue; his son, Taylor Stephens and his wife, Julie; his daughter, Chris Peterson and her husband, Eric; his daughter, Katie Stephens and her husband, Josh Olinick; and his five grandchildren, Paige, Jessica, and Cody Stephens; Kelly and Anna Peterson.
A memorial service will be held at Centenary UMC on Friday, February 7 at 2 p.m. with a reception following at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Loaves and Fishes or H.O.P.E of Winston-Salem fund, both through Centenary UMC, 646 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Online condolences may be made through www.salemfh.com.