Gary Don Stephens Sr. Born October 28, 1943 in Wilson, Arkansas and passed away June 15, 2015 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 71. Preceded in death by his parents James Henry Stephens Sr. and Ludien Stephens and 1 brother Jerry Nelson Stephens. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years Paula Ferguson Stephens, sons Gary Don Stephens Jr. and wife Lanessa, William Paul Stephens and wife Micki, Kevin Todd Stephens and Amanda Bernhagen and daughter Melinda Finlay and husband Charles, 8 grandchildren Meagan, Shay, Joseph, Madison, Ty, Cally, Caroline and Claire, 4 great grandchildren, 2 brothers James and Joe Stephens and many other family members and friends. Memorial Services will be June 18, 2015 at Pointview Baptist Church in Combine, Texas.