Charles Lee Stephens, 81, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 21, 2015. He was born on March 7, 1934 to the late Courtney E. and Opal (Adkins) Stephens. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 61 years, Marilyn (Cyrus) Stephens; children, Rick, Kevin, Eric (Stephanie) and Mike (Denise) Stephens; grandchildren, Aaron, Jason (Kelli), Wendy (Andy) Lemon, Brittany, Trina (Andy) VanMeter, Jill (David) Disbennett, Brian (Christina), Madison, Dena Bissell and Morgan Stephens; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Gage, Paige, Gabe, Zoe and Dakota; brother, Harold Stephens. Friends may call at the Jersey Baptist Church 13260 Morse Rd., Pataskala, Ohio 43062, on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 from 5 to 8 pm, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 10:30 am with Pastor John Hays officiating. Interment Green Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to: Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Rd. Newark, OH 43055. Arrangements completed by CROUSE-KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME. An online memorial is available at www.ckfraley.com
