Stephen Lane Petree
1954 - 2024
Stephen “Steve” Lane Petree, 70, passed away September 20, 2024 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Steve was born May 27, 1954 to Allison Gray and Helen Petree of Forsyth County, NC. He was employed by the US Postal Service in Walkertown, NC for 34 years. Steve was known for his love of music and sports, specifically UNC Tarheel basketball. He loved to be surrounded by family and friends, and brought humor and joy to anyone he met. Steve lived most of his life as an avid outdoorsman enjoying hiking, kayaking, and skiing.
Steve was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Tom, and the “best dog ever” Stella. He is survived by his wife Karilyn, daughters Karly Idol and Allison Boismenu, two beautiful grandchildren Grace Karlyn White and Landon David Boismenu, son-in-laws Tyler Idol and Alex Boismenu, as well as brother and sister-in-laws John and Sandy Wilson and Judy Petree.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought a good fight, finished my course, I have kept the faith.
A celebration of life will be held, please contact the family for details. We request in lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society.
You were an amazing man! You helped me in softball, taught me how to drive. You were also very supportive when I was singing. Petree you will forever be in my heart and I will miss you! I’m sure the Volvo is up there with you and that’s definitely mine and Karlys fault lol ❤️
“The man, the myth, the legend” You are going to be missed by everyone. I’m so glad that you and Karilin are apart of our extended family. You fought a good fight Petree!!!! It was an honor to call you friend and family. Rest in peace dear soul and just know that we will all be together again someday but until then we’ve got this for you.
What a great man you were and a proud Tarheel fan. I remember it like yesterday you walking into my house many times to watch the games with Monk and bringing your Dean Smith book. You would sit it upright in front of the television to bring them luck. Sometimes in the big games I take that same book that is my copy and prop it up in front of the TV because it’s something you always did to bring them luck. I will make sure to prop my book up in your memory the entire season this year. You will be missed.
There are so.many words to describe Steve he was the best of everything! Friend, Dad, Husband someone to have a talk with and have a drink. We loved him more than anything. Heaven got a great angel and I know we will all feel his presence often. He loved his family, friends and his music. Love you Butch and Monie till we meet again. Love you much!
STEVE. Man, dude. I have no words except for “Karl you can only go if Bowman is going” 🙏🏽 One of my favorites of all time. I’m glad we got to share those last beers. ❤️❤️
Pops,
Thank you for letting me live with yall for many months/ maybe years and letting me park in your spot! Thank you for always being accepting, kind, & generous throughout the years of friendship with Karly & Allie! You set the bar extremely high for any man & your legacy will continue! Praying for the Petree’s forever and always!♥️
My best friend for 60 years. Honest, humble, kind, great sense of humor, thoughtful, competitive, generous are just a few of the qualities describing Steve. I loved him dearly and will miss him tremendously.
God bless you.
In life you have a lot of good friends Steve was not just a good friend he was a great friend,we grew up on the same street about 200 yards from each other we went to the same church growing up played softball on the church team for many years he was a great player,Steve was such a great person loved his family friends and life all ways smiling and joking all the years battling cancer he never complained to me about it when we talked on the phone he was more concerned about my health that’s the kind of person he was I really loved this man and will cherish all memories of our friendship over the years no more cancer no more pain in the arms of Jesus .
From Oak Summit, to Mineral Springs, to North Forsyth(‘71 State Football Champs), and everywhere in between, and my musical soul mate. It was a privilege to be his friend.