Obituary: James L. Stephens

James L. Stephens, 77, passed away Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at home in Prescott, Ariz. He was born in Seminole, Okla., to Alonzo and Alice (Burton) Stephens on Sept. 14, 1934.

James attended Dale High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956. He worked as a Supervisor at Southern Union Gas/Citizen Gas for 32 years, retiring in March 1994.

He is survived by his son, Bruce; daughters Patricia Schutz (Bill) and Sally Rice (Arthur); stepsons Doug McCrary (Debby), Kevin McCrary (Laurie) and Stuart McCrary (Carol); his niece, Cheri Stephens; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah; father Alonzo; mother Alice; and brothers Larry and Kenneth.

A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, at The Clubhouse, 2520 Shadow Valley Ranch Road, Prescott.

Hampton Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. Please visit www.hamptonfuneralhome.com to sign James' guestbook.

Information provided by survivors.


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