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Charles Stephens Obituary
Services for Charles Lee Stephens will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2011 at Second Union Baptist Church, 6436 Old Baton Rouge Hwy, Alexandria with the Rev. Joseph Martin Jr. (Pastor) officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Gonzaque-Williams Mortuary.
Mr. Charles Stephens, 79, of Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Tioga Nursing Home Community Care.
Mr. Stephens, a retired veteran, served in the Army for 22 years and also was retired from Dresser Industries where he was employed for 18 years as a Metal Machinist.
He is preceded in death by his wife Elnora Stephens, one daughter Debra Stephens (retired Air Force), his parents John Henry and Ruby Stephens, one brother William Stephens and two sisters Margaret and Frances Stephens.
Survivors include daughter, Barbara Stephens (Kevin Gaines) of Alexandria; sons, Bruce Stephens of Tampa, Florida, Dr. Charles Ray Stephens, M.D. of Atlanta, Georgia, Kenneth Stephens (Valerie) of Dallas, Texas and Darryl Stephens (Crystal) of Alexandria; brothers, John Henry Stephens and James Stephens both of South Carolina; sisters, Johnnie Mae Stephens of South Carolina and Lois Stephens of New Haven, Connecticut; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild.
Friends may call the funeral home until 9am and the church until the time of service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Martha Kelly
December 1, 2011
Sharing Your Loss so many thoughts are with you now, becouse you,re someone who,s cared about so very much. Mrs Martha Kelly an Family
Stephanie R. Bookman
December 1, 2011
To the Stephens Family, the Bookman Family sends our condolences to you in the loss of your father. May God continue to shine His face upon you and be gracious to you. Grace, mercy and peace...
Daisy and Sherman Miller
December 1, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Johnnie and Teddy Meeks
December 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Ellis
December 1, 2011
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Stephens family. May God be with you at this time and give you strength as you celebrate the love and life of Mr. Stephens. May you cherish the loving memories. My prayers are with you at this time. Much Love to all of you.
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