AVON — Steven Charles Dwight, 68, passed away Nov. 16, 2015 atTransitions Life Care of Raleigh. He was surrounded by his familyas he faced his final battle with cancer. He was born on June 28,1947 in Columbus, Ohio, to Charles Duane Dwight and HelenMerriman Dwight.
Steve loved to travel and liked to feel that he was a citizen of theworld. After graduating from Ohio University, he taughtschool for a short time before heading off to the Bavarian Alps wherehe met his wife and companion for the past 40 years. The two ofthem traveled extensively before settling down to have a family. Steve always liked to work where other people play and that madeHatteras Island the perfect place to call home for the past 25 yearswhere he has worked as a Realtor.
Steve was a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband whose family andfriends meant everything to him. He was an artist, photographer,gardener, musician – a man of many talents with a sense of humor thatcould always be counted on. He will be missed.
Steve is survived by his wife, Rita Dwight; son, August Dwight(Rachael) of Cary; daughter, Heather Dwight of Cary; brother, BillDwight of Naples, Fla.; sisters, Susan Dwight of Toledo, Ohio, JeanneGottschalk of Denver, Colo., and Patti Keelor of Cincinnati,Ohio. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Kayla Dwight.
The family is planning a celebration of Steve’s life on Dec. 12 in Avon. Details will be posted when finalized on www.wakefuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
