Paul J. Stephens

Paul J. Stephens, age 88, of Reynoldsburg, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at home with family by his side. He was born September 15, 1931 in Coldwater, MI, son of the late Harry J. and Alice (Brown) Stephens. Paul was a graduate of Lawrence Institute of Technology and a retired electrical engineer from North American Rockwell following 30 years of service. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 68 years, Janice (Thomson) Stephens; son, Thomas Stephens; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jessica, Jennifer, Jodie, TJ, Kyle and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Kailee, Kinsey and Ashleyn; other relatives and many friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Mark Alan Stephens; sister, Elaine LaForge and brother Robert Stephens. Veteran U.S. Air Force serving during Korean War. Paul was a talented woodworker, specializing in grandfather and mantel clocks. He was a longtime coach and former commissioner of the Shadywood and Reynoldsburg youth baseball leagues and even played fast-pitch softball himself. He was an avid gardener and loved to golf and go dancing. In his later years, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren play their favorite sports. Most of all, Paul loved the family vacations they spent at Holden Beach at the Casa Del Sol. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to AutismSpeaks.org or SpecialOlympicsga.org. Due to COVID-19, family will have a private graveside service at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens on Thursday, April 9, 2020. At a later date, his family will have a gathering to celebrate Paul's wonderful life. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory or send condolences to Paul's family. Arrangements Entrusted to SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43232.