Stephen C. Winger
November 5, 1947 ~ January 24, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville - Stephen C. Winger, 60, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
He was born in Washington, DC, Steve was the son of Maurice H. Winger, Jr. and Virginia McNabb Winger of Asheville.
Steve was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and studied with the Lacoste Institute in Paris, France. He had a long and distinguished career in the textile industry associated with companies including Beacon Blanket, the Bibb Company, Dan River and Owen Manufacturing.
He attended Calvary Episcopal Church and was a former member of the Biltmore Forest Country Club and the Rhododendron Brigade of Guards. Steve was an avid golfer, a student of history and enjoyed music and travel. His greatest joy came from his family and his many friends.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two children, Caroline Elizabeth "Carly" Winger and Daniel S. Winger of Asheville; his former wife, Teresa Murphy Winger of Asheville; a brother, Eric "Rick" Winger and his wife, Linda, of Savannah, Georgia; two nephews, Rob Winger of Atlanta and Michael Winger of San Francisco and two cousins, Kenneth McNabb of Jacksonville, Florida and Margo Winger Larrabee of Bellingham, Washington.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. Victor C. Mansfield. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Manna Food Bank, 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805, Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or Pardee Hospital, 800 North Justice Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791.
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I and my family’s thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Your dad was always fun to joke around with. I’m sure he will be missed greatly.
My deepest sympathy.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Winger, Terry, Carly,and Dan,
I am deeply saddened to have lost my best friend for over 50 years. We played as kids and teenagers then went on to UNC. Then about 20 years ago we reconnected when he returned to Asheville. We played golf weekly with the Tuesday afternoon group followed by dinner at our home.
Steve was always fun to be with and was loved by all who met him. What a very sweet person. Steve wait for us to join you in Heaven to tee it up.
We have your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Monica Turbyfill
Dear Wingers:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is a tragic loss, but I hope Steve has now found peace and that this peace resonates to the rest of a loving family. Steve touched my life deeply and although I hadn’t seen him in many recent years, I still feel a huge sense of loss. He meant so much to me in shaping my life and the memories are countless and barreling out at me. Sorry I can’t be with you in person to say farewell to my good friend.
With love,
Johnny Haber
Winger Family,
Words are poor things when we suffer the loss of a loved one. Still I want to convey my desire, however inadequate, to offer consolation.
Dear Winger family..I am very sorry for your loss.Even though its been over 40 years sence I have seen Steve, I often think of the days we spent togeather as kids in Biltmore Forest. Goodbuy old Frind, Boone (nobody had first names in those days)
Winger Family
Sorry to learn of Stephen’s passing…wanted you to know you that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mr. & Mrs. Winger; Dan, Carly and Terry;
I’ve so many memories of Steve. After all, I’ve known Steve, Dan and Terry since the day I was born…you have my deepest sympathies. I love you all, and you’re in my thoughts now and always,
Andy
Mr. and Mrs. Winger and Ric:
We were so sorry to learn about Steve. What a kind, sincere, supportive man he was. He brightened a room when he walked in. He always let us know he cared about us.
Please know my prayers are with you and your family as you face this sad time.
Fondly, Cyndee Grant
I was very saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. Even though we had not kept in touch over the years, know that I am thinking of him and his family. With sincere sympathy, Dick
I was saddened to hear of Steve’s death and join you in the grief for your loss.
Some of my fondest memories of Steve are from Tanglewood Children’s Theatre and our artistic group, The Mooney’s, at Lee Edwards.
Your family will be in my thoughts during this time of great sorrow and I, like many others, will not forget Steve’s talent and his wonderful smile.
Stephanie Lunsford Snyder
Dear Winger Family,
Steve was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, as are those of so many that knew Steve.
With Love,
Liz Rogers
Steve was a man among men and always had a bright, friendly smile for everyone. His passing will leave an unfillable void for all of us who knew him.
Ron Hawkins
i have but the fondest of memories of steve. i have always thought of him as my good friend. i will miss him. my thoughts go to his family.
Dear Wingers:
We were so sorry to hear about the death of your son and brother. Our deepest sympathy is with you at this time.
We haven’t seen Steve in years, but remember him with fondness.
Our deepest sympathy…
Mike and Dolores Jones
Dear Winger Family,
I am sorry to hear of Steve’s passing; it has been years since I have seen or even spoke too Steve which saddens me even more. Steve was a great guy, to have known him was a blessing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Having been away from Asheville for so many years I have forgotten several of my Lee Edwards High School, Class of ’66, classmates. Steve is certainly not one of those. As others have shared, I too, remember his great smile and positive attitude. We shared great days at Johnny Haber’s building sets for Johnny’s productions or just hanging out. I’m glad Steve was a part of my life in those days.
May the family take comfort in knowing God loved his son, Steve Winger.
Dear Terry and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences as Steve was such a bright spot in my high school years. His sense of humor, quick smile and kindness always made me feel that I was in the presence of someone very special. I know that his adult life was difficult for all around, but even the few times our paths crossed, the sweet, wonderful person showed through. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and hope that you will find peace in knowing how much he was loved.
Sincerely,
Susan Walker
Dear Family Members
I worked with Steve at Owens, his office was next to mine for a while. He was such a nice person and such fun. We even played racquetball together with a couple of others. I know by the way he talked he loved his children and was very proud of them. What a loss for us all. My heart goes out
to all of the family.
With deepest regrets
Dear Winger Family;
The LHEHS class of ’66, all 500 plus of them, went their separate ways in June of that year upon graduation. Steve was a classmate and acquaintance and I think I knew him through the diocesean youth EYC conventions and John Haber’s stage community because I was working on the light crew with ACT and Asheville Civic ballet company, and we were forever sharing expertise and equipment back and forth across town. Like many of us, I recognized his name immediately upon learning of his death, because
I remember him as a clean cut, well dressed guy that got along with everybody because everyone knew his friendly and cheerful nature. I always envied his hair, his bostonians, and most of all his dimeanor, which is to say he was a knockout with the girls. He wound flash that smile and his inner light would amp up.
My youth effectively ended at age 19 in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam: a locale were approximately a dozen of our classmates were killed and whose names are on the wall. I am so thankful now that I had friends like Steve to emulate (he was a good influence) and grow up around Asheville at The Pines, Cosmos, The Brown Derby, and those dances with LIVE BANDS in the gym or the church crypt at St Mary’s. Thanks for the memories, and I really mean thanks, Steve.
Mike Blankenship RN
SSgt USMC retired
Dear Winger Family,
Please know that Steve will be missed for all his charm and genuine caring for people who have known him over the years. The class of 1966 was a special group and I have fond memories of Steve and his close friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Swope Montgomery
Dear Mr.and Mrs. Winger, Terry, Dan, and Carly,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss of Steve. We have so many wonderful memories of the times we shared while living in Woodridge, Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale. We will always remember him as a very caring man who always wore a big smile and had an even bigger heart. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Debbie and David Bossy
Our deepest sympathy to Virginia, Maury, Terri, Rick, Linda and all the Winger family on stev’s death. You are with us in our thoughts and prayers.
Iris and Durward
8 years, seems impossible
Terry, just found out about Steve, was researching him see if I could reconnect. I left Owen 9/95 we moved to TN 1996. This really saddens me😪 think last conversations had with Steve when he was with Bibb maybe few months before I left Owen.
If you see this please reach out to us! 🙏🙏for you and your kids!
Bill & Kathy Simpson
Franklin, TN
615-975-0017
So sorry hear about Steve have known him since 1979 when we worked in the Textile Industry for 20 yrs as competitors. We became good friends and shared many great times together business and personal. Our thoughts and prayers for Terry and all his family.
Bill & Kathy Simpson
Franklin, TN
Thanks Bill, hope my mom caught up with you. I felt like I should check this. DAD you’re missed everyday!
Thanks Bill, hope my mom caught up with you. I felt like I should check this. DAD you’re missed everyday!