Swain Hunter Norman Stephenson, 91, died May 18, 2022, at UNC Geriatric Hospital in Hillsborough.

A native of Halifax, he attended Virginia Episcopal School and UNC-Chapel Hill. Most of his career was spent in real estate, primarily farm and commercial property.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Turner Stephenson and Annie Patterson Norman Stephenson; his wife, Jane Gregory Stephenson; and his brother, William “Billy” Turner Stephenson Jr. 

He is survived by daughters Hunter Bretzius of New Bern, Katherine Stephenson of Baltimore and Anne Buresh of Charlotte; grandchildren Anne Patterson Buresh and Hunter Buresh, both of Charlotte; and many beloved relatives and friends whom he treasured.

He loved UNC, dogs, the NC coast and a good time.

A service will be held June 11, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Halifax with interment to follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Littleton.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 560, Halifax NC 27839.

Online condolences may be made towww.askewfs.com