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Obituary For George Henry Stephens
Mr. George Henry Stephens, 76, of Smiths Station, AL passed Monday, October 24, 2022 in Smiths Station, AL.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Monday, October 31, 2022 at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Raymond Cochran, pastor officiating. Interment to follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation is Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. EST.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26
George Henry Stephens was born on August 26, 1946 in Phenix City, Alabama to the late Johnny and Mary Lou Stephens.
George married the love of his life, Ethel Smith Stephens on April 7, 1970. They shared 52 years of wedded bliss and their union was blessed with three children. George and Ethel had the opportunity to travel the world and you never saw one without the other.
George was a member of the 1964 graduating class of South Girard High School where he excelled in basketball. George briefly attended Benedict College on a basketball scholarship before being drafted in the United States Army which included a tour of duty in Germany and Vietnam. He eventually returned to college graduating from Chattahoochee Valley College and Troy State University.
George embarked on a 35 year career at Swift Textiles where he received numerous honors and awards. He was an active member in South Girard high school alumni association and led various committees.
George was a devout member of Franchise Missionary Baptist Church. After retirement, George worked faithfully at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church where he served in the following auxiliaries: Deacon Ministry, Superintendent of Sunday School Ministry, Ministry of Evangelism, Ministry of Education, Food Ministry and Wednesday Bible Study. He was also an active member of the East Alabama Christian Education.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Johnnie Mae Brooks and Diane Cook.
George leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife, Ethel S. Stephens; one daughter, Terrie (Raymond) Riley of Belmont, NC; two sons, Victor G. Stephens of Erbil, Iraq and Keith R. Stephens of Atlanta, GA; one brother, Larry (Lisa) Stephens of Columbus, GA; two sisters, Clema S. Lewis of St. Croix, USVI and Deborah Williams of Zion, IL; one aunt, Mary Thomas of Opelika, AL; one sister-in-law, Judy (Harry) Thomas and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
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Heavenly & Harmony was sent for George Henry Stephens - October 28, 2022
Clema S Lewis planted 5 trees in memory of George Henry Stephens . - October 31, 2022
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Sending Prayers and our deepest sympathy to you Ethel, children, and family. We love you. Most importantly, Jesus loves you and cares.
Michael and Lovetta Martin
Sending Prayers and our deepest sympathy to you Ethel, children, and family. We love you. Most importantly, Jesus love you and cares.
Much Love, Michael and Lovetta Martin's
I had the opportunity to talk & FaceTime my brother, George, and tell him how much I loved him before passed. God was so gracious to my sister (Stephanie) and I, I'm so grateful that He gave us that time ❤️. I'm praying family Ethel, Terrie, Victor and Keith. Love You All ❤️🙏🏽🕊 Love You Brother 😪 Debra Williams (sister) Zion IL
Our Prayers and Condolences to The Family of George Stephens. We met one time and formed a forever friendship. May God comfort and strengthen his family. God Bless You All. Aaron & Jeannie Atkinson
Shalom and Love to All💜 Pam Williams Solomon
Ethel, I'm just learning of this, my heart is so heavy for you and your Family and us who mourn with you, I am sending Prayers and Love to you, as I am not able to come down, but I will be with you in Spirit and thoughts. As John 5:28,29 states we look forward to reuniting with George in the resurrection, and to welcome him back....Please receive this in Love. Johnnie M. Cook Class of 1970
#16 Love you all.Clema Stephanie Lewis, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.
I am so happy that I had the opportunity to spend time with my brother, George, and tell him how much I loved him. He will always be close to my heart. I am also praying for Ethel, Terrie, Victor and Keith, my family.My sympathies and love always. I am keeping you all close to my heart. ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
RIP my brother. You will be missed but not forgotten. Claude English
My sincere condolences 🙏
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Our dear friend, George. Our sincere condolences to the family. Thomas and Gloria Moffett
Deacon Buckner and wife (Gerri) would like to send our sincerest condolences to George Stephens's family. We are keeping y'all lifted in Prayer. George checked on Larry often, even when his health was failing. Job well done good and Faithful servant.
Through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, may God the Father send His Spirit as consolation and comfort for the family. The Jones-Turner-Murray family has you in our prayers as you deal with the loss of your brother, father, and friend. -Devin Jones -Esther Jones -Matthew Hamer -Levy Hamer -Susie Murray (Chicago, IL)
Deepest Sympathy. Linda Smith
My condolences to the family. I'm going to miss you cuz. For our last conversation was that God has the last word. I will never forget that. RIP cuz.
Our deepest condolences to the family. George was a good supervisor to work for and very easy to talk to. Fly high with the angles my friend. Roy and Audrey Grantham
TO GOD BE THE GLORY ;; WE ARE THINKING OUR ROOM MATE;; WE NO TTHAT IS LOOKIN INTO INTO GERGE;;; LOVE YOUR FAMILY ::: RIP
Sending healing prayers and comforting HUGS. My heart aches for lost. George truly loved you. Love you Sis. Phyllis D. Avery
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. My heart aches for your lost. George truly loved you. Love u Sis.
Sending my condolence to the family of Bro.Stephens SiS.Earline Harris
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