Steven Charles Dwight

June 28, 1947 - November 16, 2015

Steven Charles Dwight, 68, of Avon, NC passed away November 16, 2015 at Transitions Life Care of Raleigh. He was surrounded by his family as he faced his final battle with cancer. He was born on June 28, 1947 in Columbus, OH to Charles Duane Dwight and Helen Merriman Dwight. Steve loved to travel and liked to feel that he was a citizen of the world. After graduating from Ohio University he taught school for a short time before heading off to the Bavarian Alps where he met his wife and companion for the past 40 years. The two of them traveled extensively before settling down to have a family. Steve always liked to work where other people play and that made Hatteras Island the perfect place to call home for the past 25 years where he has worked as a Realtor. Steve was a wonderful father, grandfather and husband whose family and friends meant everything to him. He was an artist, photographer, gardener, musician – a man of many talents with a sense of humor that could 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: Bill Dwight of Naples, FL; sisters: Susan Dwight of Toledo, OH, Jeanne Gottschalk of Denver, CO, and Patti Keelor of Cincinnati OH. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Kayla Dwight. The family is planning a Celebration of Steve’s Life at 11:00 AM, December 12th at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department followed by a light lunch. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.