Stephen Smith Woodrow

Mr. Stephen Smith Woodrow (Steve), age 73, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family at his side. Steve was born September 6, 1942 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. He was a Charlotte native and lived his entire life there. Steve leaves behind a legacy of "paying it forward." As a son of a hard working mother in times where women found jobs scarce, he was given help by strangers many times. He went on to work his way up to manager of Hoffman and Hoffman and along the way helped out any others deserving of a break. His help knew no boundaries and taught all of us who knew him to always treat others from all walks of life with the same level of respect. Steve was a man highly respected by his peers, with great integrity and the highest of morals. He was loved by everyone who knew him. We are thankful that he walked through our lives, even if it seems like it ended way too soon. Steve was a 1960 graduate of Harding High School and attended Charlotte College, now known as UNCC. In 1965 he joined the Air National Guard where he served 6 years. Steve was the only son of the late Daisey Mae Woodrow. He leaves behind a sister, Joyce Woodrow McKee, of the Lutheran Home in Oakboro. Steve leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife of 52 years and high school sweetheart Sylvia Miles Woodrow. Together, they raised three children and have five grandchildren; Shannon Woodrow Frick and husband Darryl of Columbia, Stephen Todd Woodrow and wife Dawn of Blythewood, Stacey Woodrow McLaughlin and husband Jared of Wingate. Steve was a generous and proud "Grandpa" to five beautiful grandchildren; Lindsay Miles Frick (24) , William Jacobs Frick (11), Emily Grace Frick (11), Andrew Walker Frick (6) of Columbia and Sydney Kate Woodrow (11) of Blythewood, and all will miss his kindness and generous ways. God blessed Steve with loving children that, with the help of Lia from Hospice, cared for him around the clock and saw to his every need. Steve never had a brother but God gave him one in his brother- in- law Harvey Miles. Harvey was many things to Steve but most importantly, he was Steve"s medical advocate. Harvey saw him to every doctor"s appointment and was with him every step of the way during his 5 year battle with cancer. Steve leaves behind a loving sister " in- law Phyllis Miles Smith and husband Boykin of Spartanburg, his niece Elizabeth Smith Jaindl and husband Jeffrey of Spartanburg, nephews Michael Fred Smith and wife Karee of Charlotte and Douglas Curry Smith and fianc" Rebecca Sink of Raleigh. A celebration of life for Steve will be held at Sardis Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 4th at 11:00am. There will be a reception with time for visitation following the service in the fellowship hall. The interment will be held following the reception in the church cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Scott Moss with MD-VIP. Dr. Moss was not only Steve"s medical doctor but his friend as well. The family would like to thank Dr. Jim Boyd with Oncology Specialists of Charlotte and his entire staff for their loving care. The family would also like to thank Dr. Herzog and his staff with the Fachklinik in Nidda, Germany for their care during the three trips Steve and Sylvia took for treatment not offered in the United States. Lia Allen with Community Home Care and Hospice walked into our lives and guided us every step of the way. Lia made daily home visits, was accessible at all times and was with him when he passed. The family sincerely thanks her for all she did. Steve was very fond of her and made sure to get up and greet her each time she visited. In remembrance of Steve, memorials may be made to Sardis Presbyterian Church, 6100 Sardis Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270 where he was an active member, or to Community Home Care and Hospice, 156 Corporate Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 so they may continue to "pay it forward" and help others as Steve always did. 4/4/2016 11:00 AM Celebration of Life Sardis Presbyterian Church 6100 Sardis Road Charlotte NC 28270 4/4/2016 12:00 PM 01:30 PM Reception Sardis Presbyterian Church 6100 Sardis Road Charlotte NC 28270