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Jack Stephens Obituary

October 8, 1941 - January 25, 2015
Jack Oliver Stephens II passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. Jack was born on October 8, 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Charles William Stephens Sr and Margaret Anne Adney Stephens.

Jack went to high school at Little Rock Central and graduated high school from Dardanelle, Arkansas. After 2 years in the U.S. Army he served in U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Semper fi! Next he pursued a B.A. at University of Arkansas while working at Johnson and Johnson.

Jack's step-dad advised him, "Son, you can make more money by accident in Texas than you can make on purpose in Arkansas." So Jack moved his family to Texas. Eventually Jack ended up in San Antonio in 1989. Jack re-invented himself many times: manager of a tomato coop, owner of an oilfield services company, financial planner, professional career coach, and motivational speaker.

Jack is a huge Razorback Hog fan and enjoyed the recent Arkansas vs Texas game at the Texas Bowl. He served as a deacon, elder, teacher, camp counselor, and president of his HOA. He served in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) leadership, on church mission boards, and many other leadership positions.

Jack was a father and mentor to many throughout his Christian life. He set the benchmark for others to follow, and he never gave up on anyone. Jack was known for his words of wisdom, encouragement, and sense of humor. One of Jack's favorite quotes: "If I can change your tape, I can change your LIFE!"

Jack was a master at chewing you out and encouraging you at the same time. Then you thanked him for it afterwards. He was also father to his granddaughter Britney for 7 years, one of his fondest memories.

Jack is survived by his wife Gloria of 26 years, sons Jack O Stephens III (wife Liz), Curtis Stephens, Jason Langford, Scott Piusz (wife Sunny and son Lucas); daughters Jacquelyn Monique Obenchain and Shelli Schmalle (husband Loren); grandchildren Britney Stephens, Jag Michael Stephens, Donnie Ray Stephens, Jacob Stephens, Maggie Stephens, Paige Schmalle, Brooke Schmalle; two brothers Charles (Porkey) Stephens (wife Gay) and Bob (Catfish) Stephens, niece Tara Sue Halla (husband Bunge), sister-in-law Joy Farve (husband Ron), brother-in-law Gary Bloomer (wife Linda) and countless other "adopted" kids who knew him as Papa Jack.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to one or more of the following charities that meant a great deal to Jack: Camp Tejas (http://www.camptejas.org/donate), Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) International (http://www.bsfinternational.org/
ways-to-donate), Red Bowl ministry at Grace Point Church (http://www.gracepoint.org/
RedBowl).

Memorial service for Jack will be held at 1:30 PM, January 31, 2015, at Grace Point Church at 9650 Huebner, San Antonio, TX 78240.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jan. 29, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Stephens

21 Entries

Jacquelyn Stephens Obenchain

February 7, 2015

I miss you and I love you! You were and are loved by so many people!

i love jack and gloria

autumn lipfert

February 6, 2015

i love jack he was my crosswalk bible stdies at grace point church. every one is sad of his pass. he was a very special guy to everyone every one was there at his service and i am so sorry for his wife gloria his wife for being sad is autumn lipfert 10 years oold thanks jack for all you have done.

Julian Munoz

January 31, 2015

You were a great friend and mentor. You will be greatly missed.

Sue Hassell

January 31, 2015

Gloria the service today was lovely and a very special tribute to you and Jack. He was a very special man who gave of himself to everyone he met and we will all miss him terribly. Take care and I'm sure we will see you soon. Sue

Martha Montgomery Reddout

January 31, 2015

Gloria, I'm thinking of you and sorry for your loss, but you know Heaven is rejoicing! Stay strong.

Chuck Steube

January 31, 2015

Gloria and family, Jack was a great influence on my 3 grand daughters at BSF. His legacy of faithful service to our Lord will live on them.

Barbara Tetley

January 31, 2015

I was blessed to have met Mr. Stephens. He was my son's financial advisor as well as his mentor. He will be greatly missed. God bless his family.

mellinda faulkenberry

January 30, 2015

Sorry for ya*lls loss

mellinda faulkenberry

January 30, 2015

Sorry for ya*lls lose

Troy Morlan

January 30, 2015

Jack you have been a great mentor and friend. You know God has a sense of humor if he put us together. Your passion and unapologetic example of Christ in your life is bar that I have set for myself but have a long way to go. Your confidence and wisdom is second to none and it was my privilege to have met you. I look forward to seeing you again someday. And if you get posted at the gates to heaven you'd better not be playin'- Semper Fi

Amy Eddy

January 30, 2015

Gloria I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved Jack and he will be greatly missed!

Ruben Zamorano

January 30, 2015

Dear Gloria, Jack has been nothing but an example of a man whose life is well-centered. He was a patient teacher to the children in BSF and a great model to me. May God bless you and your family!

Al Steiner

January 30, 2015

A life well lived. Hoorah Marine. I'll have to stop those foul balls on my own now. Diane and I are grateful for the time we shared with you and Gloria. Rest well.

Ronnie Covarrubia

January 30, 2015

Gloria and family,

What a life lived! I met you and Jack through our time spent at Camp Tejas. They should have renamed the "Golden Plunger Award" to the Mr.Jack Award! He always had his boy's cabin looking military style. He had such an impact on those boys that came through Camp Tejas.

God Bless,
Ronnie and Susan Covarrubia

Jacquelyn Monique Obenchain

January 30, 2015

I love u dad. I still can't believe your not ever going to pick up the phone again so we could catch up!

Amiela K

January 29, 2015

Way to live your life with PURPOSE Mr. Jack. Atta boy! I hope to see you again. until then, we all will miss seeing you here. Sending prayers to those closest to Jack.

Cavazos

Vanessa cavazos

January 29, 2015

Jack impacted not only myself but my 9year old daughter. He showed my daughter a passion for Christ and was a loyal face every Sunday at Grace Point. We had the honor of Jack and Gloria baptizing my daughter. I never told him I appreciated his service or how much he really made a spiritual impact in my family's life . I took for granted he would be there every Sunday. Jack Thank You .

Kimberly Thomas

January 29, 2015

A wonderful role model to me. One of my favorite people in the whole wide world. He will be missed.

Jo Ann & Mark Davis

January 29, 2015

I've known Jack for years as a friend and financial advisor, he will sorely be missed.

Katie Gostomski

January 29, 2015

Jack enriched our lives through his encouraging words and attitudes. His years of being our son's cabin leader made Camp Tejas even more memorable and special than it already was. He made such an impact on our son the he requested Mr. Jack be the one to baptize him. We will miss him greatly and look forward to the day we will see him again. We know without a doubt that he is laughing and talking up a storm in heaven right now!

Michael Jarrell

January 29, 2015

I worked with Jack and Gloria in the Grace Point Children's Ministry for over 12 years as a Shepherd. Jack had a love of God and a love for teaching that was unsurpassed. Coming from a military background myself, I know the importance of discipline and showing love at the same time. Jack exhibited strength and firmness where needed and showed love and compassion at all times. Grace Point will not be the same without him walking the halls of the Children's building. His spirit will be with us forever. Jack epitomized 2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith". Our thoughts and prayers are with Gloria and his family. May God give you rest Jack. Another Soldier of the Cross has gone home.

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