Richard L. Stephens, Sr. age 80, went to be with the Lord on June 12th, 2018. Richard was born in Atlanta Ga., to Thomas W. Stephens Sr. and Frances Gilmer Cobb. Richard was a loving and caring Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather who always placed the needs of others above his needs.
Survivors include wife, Frances P. (Ivey) Stephens; son, Richard L. Stephens, Jr. & wife, Elaine of Canon Ga.; daughter, Elaine Jones & husband, Bobby of Loganville, Ga.; son, Alan Stephens & wife, Sharon of Carnesville, Ga.; daughter, Trish Martinez & husband, Jeff of Monroe, Ga.; niece, Lisa Demott & husband, Scott; brother, Thomas W.Stephens Jr. & wife Clara, of Hampton Ga.; sister, Joyce Miller and late husband, Sonny of Loganville Ga.; and sister, Gail Spruell and husband, Phillip of Monroe. Also left to cherish Richard's memory are 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grand children.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Friday, June 15 at Eternal Hills Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 11AM on Saturday, June 16 in the Eternal Hills Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Creason officiating. Burial will follow in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens.