Thomas E. Stephens 70 died at home on Friday July 3, 2009 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Roberta Stephens, daughter; Christina L. Stephens, son; Michael S. Stephens, granddaughters; Jessica N. Dixon, Constance P. Dixon, Melissa Stephens, Vanessa White, grandson; Luke Stephens and his great grandson Thomas Nathan Dixon, brother; Theodore R. Stephens, sisters; Patricia Woodcock and Donna Wilson. A memorial service will be held 11am Monday July 6, 2009 at Gibson Ave. Baptist Church.