Home going celebration for Mr. Donald Stephens, 71, of Talladega will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Terry's Mortuary Chapel. Reverend Clarence Henderson will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the funeral home.

The journey of Donald “Duck” Stephens began on March 11, 1952, in Talladega, Alabama. He was the fourth of five children born to the late Curtis H. Stephens and Idell Swan Stephens.

At an early age, a spiritual foundation with God was established by his parents and cultivated under the leadership of Peace Missionary Baptist Church. Donald was educated in the schools of Talladega and was a member of the 1971 graduating class of Westside High School. His membership in this class ended an era in Talladega’s history because these students were the last to graduate from the high school that was charged with educating the black community during segregation. Donald was blessed with many artistic talents of which were at times put on display for others to see. He made the decision to professional develop his gifts by attending Jacksonville State University and in 1985 he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art. In addition to his love for painting and sculpting, Donald spent his free time fishing among other things. Professionally, he dedicated many years of service working in the print shop at Brannon’s Office City.

Donald will be greatly missed by his three brothers, Curtis (Elizabeth) Stephens, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio, Walter (Sandra) Stephens of Lincoln, Alabama and Willie (Sandra) Stephens of Munford, Alabama; two special nephews, Cleo R. (Jackie) Truss of Birmingham, Alabama and Stephen B. Truss of Talladega, Alabama; and a host of other nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

On October 22, 2023, Donald followed the path to eternity that so many have traveled before him. He was preceded on this journey by his parents, Curtis and Idell Stephens; and his sister, Sandra G. Stephens Ross.