LELAND — Nicky Stephens, 68, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Born July 13, 1950, in South Carolina, he was a son of Opal Erlene Stephens and the late Henry Shepard Stephens. He grew up in Leland and was a graduate of Leland High School. He was a veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and worked for General Electric for 25 years.
Nicky was known for his love of bluegrass and “Good Ol'” country music. He loved camping and hiking in the Great Smokey Mountains with his daughters and had sponsored several children through Children’s International.
Nicky was a dedicated son and father who gave unconditional love. In addition to his mother, Opal, he is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Tiffany and Brett Zeigler and Elisabeth and Andrew Casey; granddaughter, Zoe Zeigler; sister, Kathy Fulcher; and brother, Eddie Stephens.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, May 17, at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.
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