Henry Carl Stephens

Henry Carl Stephens, 81, of Cape Carteret, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Pruitt Nursing Home in New Bern.

The family have a celebration of life at a later date.

Henry was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1940, in Lillington, North Carolina, to the late John and Mattie Stephens. Following high school, he continued his education and earned his master’s degree. He applied his knowledge and ability in teaching to numerous elementary students during a 23-year career as a teacher. His creativity was applied to both art and writing and he was happy to serve as co-president of Carteret Writers Inc. He will be fondly remembered as a loving husband of 52 years, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife Kay Roberts Stephens of the home; daughter, Carla Stephens Alexander of Swansboro; son, Brian Holt Stephens and wife Liane of Raleigh; sister, Linda Stephens and companion Nancy Kukol of Charlotte; brothers, John Lee Stephens of Apple Valley, CA, Robert Allen Stephens of New Bern, Rodney Stephens of Ft. Meyers, FL; and grandchildren, William Claymore Alexander, Anna Marie Stephens, and Emily Stephens.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Mark Stephens.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.