Obituary of Tommy Lester Stevenson

COLUMBIA: Tommy Lester (Steve) Stevenson, 84, better known as "Steve, the Barber," passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland. Born in Orangeburg, Co., on Friday, November 2, 1928, he was a son of the late Tom and Maggie (Fogle) Stevenson. Tom had been a barber for many years in the Columbia area, and he was the owner of Steve's Barbering Service. He continued working up until a few weeks ago and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Tom was the last surviving member of his immediate family, which all together consisted of five brothers and three sisters. He was a member of Shandon Baptist Church, Forest Drive, and was also a veteran of US Army, actively serving his country during the Korean War. Tom is survived by his wife of 38 years, June Bedenbaugh Stevenson; two stepsons, one stepdaughter, three step granddaughters, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 2:00 P.M., at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209, with Reverend Jerry Long officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Serenity Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to Shandon Baptist Church, 5250 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206.