Clifford Lee “Steve” Stephens, Jr. passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
He was born in Thomaston, Georgia on July 8, 1938. He graduated from Griffin High School and earned an Associate’s Degree from Gordon College. He was especially dedicated to his family; a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed coaching youth sports and served as a member of the VFW and Moose clubs. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, serving 3 tours of duty, and retired from the United States Marine Corps after 22 years of service to our country.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Julia and Clifford Stephens, and siblings, Sylvia, Kathleen, James, Pete and Judy.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 60 years, Patricia, his three children, Preston Stephens, Cyndy Stephens Stone and husband, Gene, Liz Stephens King and husband, Marty. His grandchildren, Emily and Madeline Stephens, Abigail Layfield, (Christopher), Jack Stone, Kaleb O’Hara, Hillary O’Hara Owens, (Erick), great- grandson, Parker Layfield.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 10:30 am until noon at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Followed by a graveside service with military honors in Westwood Gardens.
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