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Gene Stephenson CHESAPEAKE - Gene "Steve" Stephenson, 63, passed away Nov. 28, 2008. He was born in St. Joseph, Mo., to the late Clarence W. Stephenson and Ethel Ottie Stephenson. He served in the U.S. Army and volunteered to go to Vietnam. He worked as a marine machinist in Shop No. 38 at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard from 1971 to 1991 and was also an ordained independent minister with the World Christianship Ministry. He was a member of the American Legion Post 280, AARP and a past member of the Portsmouth Moose Lodge, No. 898 and the NRA. Everyone is going to miss his chili and his cooking. He loved flowers, playing piano, working on automobiles and NASCAR. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Shirley Stephenson; a daughter, Lynn Stephenson Stebbins and husband Jeff; a son, Ray Lee Stephenson; two grandchildren, Dylan and Alyssa; a sister, Edie Stephenson Potts; and many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Portsmouth Moose Lodge No. 898, 1400 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is in charge. www.candfservices.com.
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Judith (Batt) Brown
December 29, 2008
I remember Gene as a little blond boy who went to the one room school where I attended. My sister and I were good friends of his sister Edie. It has been many years since then, and I hadn't seen Gene since grade school days, but the memories of him were good ones. May God bring peace, comfort, and strength to your hearts in your time of sorrow.
Karen Rief
December 28, 2008
I always remember Gene as a young boy, as I last seen him. Remember us all playing at Grandma Stepensons. Many a good time .
Bernie
December 18, 2008
I think back about the summer I spent in Hamilton. We were kept busy in the fields. Hard job, but working with you made it okay. We did have a lot of fun.
Blessings,
Jeri Lynn Stebbins
December 17, 2008
Gene is my Dad I remember he and my mom were always so very protective over me. I always thought that they didn't want me to do anything but as I have grown I have realized that they were trying their best to make sure I wasn't involved with wrong people. My DAD is a great man tried to appear tough but did have a kind heart. I remember we use to try to scare each other all of the time. DAD you will always be with me. I LOVE and MISS you very much. Don't worry I will make sure Dylan and Alyssa will always remember you also. I know that now you are out of pain but I really wish you were still with us. Love Always, your little girl Lynn
Sharmyne Reed
December 17, 2008
Gene came to my house oncce with Edie whom means the world to me!In knowing Edie you felt you knew Gene.I am sure he is now with God and he is as close in death as he was in life to this beautiful sister that loved him so dearly! no words can express how much i feel about your loss dear cuz but we all know because of you he will always live on!
Danny Gilpin
December 17, 2008
I met Geneo when dateing his sister Edie. He treated me as if I was already a member of the family. Curtious and pleasant always. I liked him. I know he will be missed.
My condolences,
Evelyn Groom
December 16, 2008
I have fond memories of Gene when he attended 2nd gr. in the Allendale, Mo. grade school. He had blonde hair and fair complexion and so sweet and polite.Edie, his sister, was in my third grade room. She had dark hair,olive skin and was just as polite and sweet. She and Gene were soo close. The last time I saw Gene was when he and Shirley drove their RV back to Allendale, Mo. to attend the Allendale 4th of July Breakfast in the Park to visit friends and relatives. He wasn't well at that time. He was so surprised when I knocked on the door of their RV.We hugged and reminisced - that was about 5 years ago. My sincere sympathy is extended to Edie,Shirley, Ray and Jeri Lynn God's Blessings to all. Evelyn Groom
Kerry and wife Patty
December 15, 2008
We helped you look for the black cat that escaped during your visit.
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Prayers and condolences go out to family and friends.
Our best,
The Fell Family
December 14, 2008
Our condolences.
Susan Williams
December 14, 2008
My Sympathy to family and friends.
Aunt Gerri Stephenson
December 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May your precious memories bring you comfort.
Hal and wife Diane Hembree
December 13, 2008
I just heard. My sympathy to the wife, and the rest of family and friends. I worked with Gene in auto air conditioning years ago. He was a great guy. If he made a statement, you could take it to the bank as the truth. Highly respected by his co-workers. I know you will miss him.
Dan & Marilyn Maudlin
December 11, 2008
We remember Gene as a little blonde headed guy. Big sister, (Edie) wasn't far away. What a pair. God bless.
Paula
December 11, 2008
I have met you several times through your kind sister Edie. It was always enjoyable and comfortable being an invited guest on your visits.
May your smile have returned and the aura of piece surround you.
William Bettes
December 11, 2008
May you now be at rest and in piece my friend.
We had some good times little buddy. I was proud to be your friend.
John
December 11, 2008
My condolences to friends and family.
Patsy and David Vandenberg
December 11, 2008
It has been a long time, but we have thought of you often throughout the years and it would be with a smile. You are a good and loving soul. We pray you found that simple and good life you so craved.
Our best to family and friends with our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lou Clark
December 10, 2008
I see you so clearly being your bouncy, cute and confident self, needing a lot of love and wanting to give it back. I will always love you, you beautiful person.
Blessings to family and friends.
Mary Leriche and the girls
December 10, 2008
We know Gene, that God has his loving arms around you now. You are laughing again and being so joyous as you were so long ago.
Our sympathy and prayers for Gene and for his family and friends.
heather campbell
December 10, 2008
i didn't know gene stephenson although he was a cousin of mine. the reason being, i had been out of the country for many years. i have, however, recently met again his dear sister who was my childhood friend and hero. wish i had had the pleasure of meeting him before he passed away. have heard so many wonder stories. my prayers are for his wife, his daughter and his sister who loved him so dearly. i also send condolences on behalf of calvin campbell (son of orral and frank campbell) and his wife carolynn campbell. heather campbell
Bettye, Robin, Randy and Jeanna Christie
December 10, 2008
Cousin Geneie, you were always smiling and loving. Such a good person. So thoughtful of others. We will always miss you and your wonderful person.
Our love,
Judy Bost
December 10, 2008
Remembering Edith's little brother and the good times we shared growing up. Sending heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
Connie and Larry Wambold
December 9, 2008
We know there is no more pain and suffering where you now dwell. You will be missed by many. Love you, Cuz.
Edie Stephenson
December 8, 2008
Dearest brother, how I miss you. I do have comfort, and that is I know you are with God and are happy. No more physical or emotional pain. I love you dear one.
Ray Miller
November 30, 2008
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Allan & Susie Kovach
November 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time . . . We will all miss Gene, but I'm sure he's now looking down upon us all with a smile on his face, joy in his heart, knowing that we will all meet again . . .
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