Stephen Craig Jamgochian, age 75, of Terrell, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 due to vascular dementia. He was blessed with the ongoing and loving support of his family and neighbors, church, and the staff from Carolina Caring Hospice. He was born on August 21, 1950 in Chamblee, Georgia to John Jamgochian, Jr. and his wife Edith Kinsey Jamgochian. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many.
After completing high school in 1969 he attended UNG Military College in Dahlonega, GA and thereafter served in the US Army 7th Special Forces Airborne Division, and also the 10th Special Forces. Upon his discharge he attended and graduated from Emory University’s Allied Health Program in 1976 and worked for years as a Cardiovascular Radiology Technician. He was a very creative person, and especially enjoyed working with stone, and ran a small business, Stone Works, designing and building beautiful fireplaces, surrounds, stonewalls, and prominent landscaping projects. He was also an artist, painting in oils and acrylics. He took great pleasure in aviation and was a private, instrument, and multiengine rated pilot. When not tooling around VFR, he could be found wide awake in the wee hours with a telescope exploring the night skies. Other interest that would light up his big smile included weight lifting, mountain biking, hiking, varied sports, boating, scuba diving, knife throwing, the joy of his family, and his many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Whitaker Jamgochian, daughter Stephanie and husband David Mack, and grandsons Sam and Owen, and daughter Sarah and husband Tripp Wilson, and grandchildren Jonathan and Haley. Also surviving him is his beloved brother, John Jamgochian, wife Mary, and their family. Complimenting and sharing his life has been a rowdy bevy of talented, fun, in-laws and out-laws, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his life-long friend, Danny McClain and his wife Maria.
A Celebration of his Life will be held on June 25th at Rehobeth United Methodist Church, 9297 Sherrills Ford Road, Terrell. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:00 p.m. There will a service in the sanctuary at 2:00, followed by refreshments and gathering in the church’s Family Life Center. In lieu of flowers, if inclined, one can donate to Carolina Caring (Carolinacaring.org), or to Rehobethumc.org, Pickleball Sports ministry. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Good Samaritan Funeral Home, Denver, NC.
It has been such a pleasure to have known Steve. He always had that big smile on his face and loved being around his friends and family and we feel blessed to have been amongst his friends. We’ve had so many wonderful memories of parties that were held at you’re house and Steve was always ready and willing to take us all out on his boat. He enjoyed listening to us all gather around and sing our barbershop songs on the deck or inside the house. Such good times.
Nancy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers to help you through this difficult time. Love you friend. 🙏❤️
In Harmony,
Ben & Sharen Fowler
What a lucky man to have been so blessed with such a full life. We enjoyed him for the few short years we knew him and have such high regard for the loving care Nancy provided him.
All our love goes out to Nancy and the family at this time and I pray Steve’s memory will find a way to bring more smiles than tears. He is indeed in a better place.
With love,
Barbara & Steve Bulen
I will never forget the Great Big Smile Steve always had from ear to ear. I was in awe of him when he recovered so quickly from his knee surgeries and went bike riding in no pain. He was very Tough, but always smiling! I sang with Nancy and worked along side her for years and still admire her for her dedication and love for Steve and their girls.
My life is definitely richer knowing Steve and the blessing of still having Nancy in my life.
Dearest Nancy,
Cherished friendships are perhaps the most beautiful part of life, and you and Steve have certainly been that for us since the first time we met years ago. His smile will always be the picture we see in our minds when we think of him, and how delighted he was every time he got to hear you sing! We will hold you in our hearts and prayers as you reorder your life, and we rejoice in the certainty that he is now in heaven. What a day of rejoicing that will be when we see him again! Love, Bob and Linda