James Stephenson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Stephenson (Raleigh, North Carolina), who passed away on July 27, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Stephenson to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lacy Stephenson, and James A. Stephenson, Sr.; his sister Geri; his son Chance Stephenson; and his grandson Kyle Stephenson.

He is survived by: his wife Lou Stephenson of Raleigh; and his daughter Ellen Stephenson of Charlotte.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home- Garner (1200 Benson Rd, Garner, NC 27529). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the same location.

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