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Obituary For Willie James Stephens, Sr.
Mr. Willie James Stephens, Sr., 71, of Smiths Station, AL passed Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Smiths Station, AL
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST, Friday, October 6, 2023 at Creekstand Freewill Church, Salem, AL with Pastor Cherith Beth Winters, officiating. Burial to follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation is Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 12-5 p.m. EST.
Mr. Willie James Stephens, Sr. was born April 18, 1952, in Lee County, AL to the late Mrs. Pearl L. (Pearlena) Stephens and late Mr. Henry Stephens. He graduated from Sanford High School in 1970 and was an exceptional athlete. His love for basketball was phenomenal.
He confessed Christ and joined the Creekstand A.M.E. Zion Church at an early age.
A veteran, Mr. Stephens served 20 in the Armed Forces until his honorable discharge in 2001. He was also employed with the Quantegy-Ampex for 31 years and drove as a moto-mix operator. In 2010 he retired and devoted his time and efforts to his family.
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Loving Touch Assisted Living, Smiths Station, AL; Mr. Stephens completed the final chapter of his earthly life and silently entered his place of eternal rest.
Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his brother Romiles Stephens.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories two sons, Stevie Stephens (Tracey) of San Antonio, Texas and Willie James Stephens, Jr. (Amy) of Charlotte, North Carolina; two daughters, Teneka Stephens of Washington, DC and Serenity Stephens of Salem, AL; their mother, Annie Stephens Adkins of Salem, AL; three devoted sisters, Christine Stephens of Salem, AL, Annie Pearl (Jimmy, Sr.) Johnson of Salem, AL and Loretta Neal of Phenix City, AL; one devoted brother, Daniel (Lavera) Stephens of Salem, AL; two aunts, Annie Sims of Salem, AL and Minnie Lou Stephens of Auburn, AL; 11 grandchildren, JaNisa Warren, Stevie Durrell James Stephens, Cameran Stephens, Trevon William Stephens, Kaila Anne Stephens, Nhya Oliver, Tiyana Crankfield, Kaluscious Stephens, Kobi St. Aubin, John Henry Stephens and Abagail Stephens; four great grandchildren and a host of loving nieces and nephews which he adored.
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Alice Carrington sent Celestial Love for Willie James Stephens, Sr. - October 01, 2023
Soror Stephens, the Pi Eta Zeta Chapter wishes our deepest condolences. We pray at this time, you are surrounded by love, peace and family. Many blessings to you and your loved ones🤍🕊️
TO THE FAMILY When some one you love dies it saddens us very much. may you find comfort and tender mercie . John 11: 25. also John 5:28-29. those verses gives you a future hope .. yes to see your loved one again. Macy & Linda Adkins
Rest in peace my friend. Tom roughton, ft. Sill ok.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stephens family. James & Mary Stinson and family
FAMILY OF BROTHER, COMRADE IN ARMS STEPHEN, BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED, MATT. 5:4.! PRAYING THE COMFORT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CONTINUES TO KEEP YOU ALL DURING & AFTER THIS TIME OF SORROW! IT WAS A GREAT PLEASURE TO SERVE IN THE ALABAMA NATIONAL GUARD WITH WILLIE J. & MAY HE NOW REST IN THE PEACE OF JESUS UNTIL THAT RESURRECTION CALL IS SOUNDED! PRECIOUS MEMORIES WILL KEEP BROTHER WILLIE ALWAYS PRESENT WITH US! IN LOVING MEMORIES, CW4 RET. EVONNE COPELAND ACKERSON, OKC, OK.
My condolences to the Stephens family. RIH Mr. Steve! Tonya Morris
To The Stephens Family Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy but Joy cometh in the morning. Psalms 30:5 Mitchell & Adele Wilborn
Sorry to hear of y'all loss my Prayers are with the Family, Betty Fuller Adkins and Family
My prayers are with his family may God give you all strength and comfort.
Tina Gentry
To the family may God bless and keep you in time like this our deepest sympathy with love Cleveland and Jackie Gentry
To the family, may God give each of you comfort, strength and peace during this most difficult time. I'm so sorry for ur loss. With deepest sympathy, much love and many prayers. Faye Vaughn Ingram and Family❤🙏🏿🌹
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