Charles Lester Stephens

Charles Lester Stephens, 77, of Goose Creek, passed away October 1, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 23, 1937. Charles was a Vietnam Veteran who retired from the United States Navy as a Master Chief after 20 years of service. He spent 20 years as a Safety Engineer at DuPont. Charles was an avid golfer and an active member of the community. His family will remember him as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He understood that he had led a wonderful life and it was okay to go. Survivors include his wife of 5 years, Deborah Whitson; daughter, Ann Stephens and spouse Kathleen Perry of Clermont, Florida; granddaughter, Kara Wright and her husband Christian of Clermont, Florida; sister, Carole Goddard and her husband Jim of Alabama; stepchildren, Julie Shay, Shelley Schmidt, Roy McClure, Terry McClure; and many loving extended family members. There was a private viewing and no public memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a cancer charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com Arrangements entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 869 ST. JAMES AVENUE, GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445