Stephen Ramirez Avinger

November 16, 1962 - December 20, 2019

Georgetown....... Stephen Ramirez Avinger, age 57, formerly of Conway died Friday, December 20, 2019 in Charleston, SC. Mr. Avinger was born in Charleston, a son of John and Anita Ramirez Avinger. He was an assistant manager at Piggly Wiggly in Conway. Mr. Avinger was a member of Union United Methodist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and boating. Mr. Avinger attended USC - Coastal Carolina campus where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Steve had a warm, giving heart with a ready smile and quick wit. He continued community support by being a devoted advocate and coach for those living with spinal cord injuries. Mr. Avinger was a board member of the Horry County Disability and Special Needs. He was an active member of the Long Bay Power Boat Squadron. Surviving are: his wife, Jessica Keith-Avinger of Georgetown; his father, John Avinger (June) of Conway; many special cousins, aunts, and uncles; and best friends Sarah Clardy, Jill Monger, and Clark Hopkins. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Spinal Cord Injury Association of South Carolina, 2935 Colonial Dr., Columbia, SC 29203. 803-252-2198 Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.