Carl William Stephenson II, 80, of Jacksonville NC, passed away Monday, February 9. Funeral Services were held Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Pineland Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville, NC, followed by graveside service at the Scott Family Cemetery at 1135 Onslow Pines Road, Jacksonville, NC.

He was a 1964 graduate of Jacksonville High School, and a 1971 graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering.  He was an active member of Pineland Presbyterian Church.

He had a long career in the construction, blasting, and mining industry, working for Martin Marietta in various positions up to plant manager, Gulf Explosives as sales manager, Atlas Powder/ICI as regional sales manager, Austin Powder as sales and operations manager, and RockTek LTD as Vice President for North American sales. He was well known and respected in the industry.  He was a 50-year member of the International Society of Explosives Engineers.  After retirement from the industry, he enjoyed a second career as a bus driver for the Camp Lejeune School System.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl William Stephenson and Annie Irene Scott and his son Carl William Stephenson III. He is survived by his children Carla Christianson, Carol Plante (Chris), Alicia Sommers, and Scott Stephenson (Jami). Mother of his children, Mary Meadows Stephenson.  His beloved cat Thomas. His grandchildren Kimberly, Kelsey, Amily, Guinevere, Tori, Megan, Gerrod, Gideon, Hannah, George, and Cassidy. His great-grandchildren Samantha, Tanner, and Cedric. And his life partner Susan Parker Camaret and her family, Danielle (Greg), Alexander and Olivia.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude’s, or Pineland Presbyterian Church.