James "Tommy" Thomas Stephens

James Thomas “Tommy” Stephens, 75, of Port Lavaca passed away May 11, 2021. He was born February 16, 1946 in Birmingham, AL. to James Stephens Jr. and Frances Jo Harmon Stephens. He was retired from GEMCO where he worked as a Production Manager. James enjoyed singing so much, he had 3 bands. He enjoyed country and western music and idolized George Jones. He was a member of Hatch Bend Country Club where he loved to spend time playing golf.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Dicke; daughters, Chrysti Huddleston and Jennifer Leggett (Bubba); sons, John Thompson (Jennifer) and Glen Thompson (Teri); step-sons, Hank Dicke, Brandon Dicke, and Charlie Davis; sister, Linda Johnson (Duke); 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be: James Brown, Donald McAfee, Jon Adame, Jim Schultz, David Evins, Jimmy Miller, Carl Crawford, and John Pearce. Honorary pallbearers are David Cann and Jimmy Roberson.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 17, 2021 from 12:30-2 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will follow in Port Lavaca Cemetery. Officiated by family friend, Pastor Kerry Finley.

Immediately following the burial, a reception will be held at Hatch Bend Country Club.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made in his honor to Crown Hospice, 1101 Salem Road #A, Victoria, Texas 77904. www.crownhospice.com.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.