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Kerry Stephens Obituary

STEPHENS, Kerry T. "Merf" Age 57, of Vandalia, passed away on May 2, 2017. He was born on April 8, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to Eugene and Doris Stephens. Kerry received a Masters degree in Community Counseling M.S., LPCC-S from Wright State University in 2006. He worked in Dayton and the surrounding area providing adult mental health counseling for over 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Karol; his mother Doris; 4 sisters, 1 brother, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Kerry was preceded in death by his father Eugene Stephens. Kerry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vandalia, Ohio. His fondness for Cincinnati Reds baseball was only surpassed by his love of God and family including Sophie, his canine companion. "Merf" was a soft spoken, considerate and caring man who will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, 140 Elva Ct., Vandalia, Ohio at 11:00 am, Friday, May 5 with Pastor David Starry officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Hill Cemetery. The family will be greeting friends and relatives from 9:30 am until time of service on Friday at the church. To share more of Merf's life legacy, please visit www.mortonwhetstonefh.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on May 3, 2017.

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Daniel King

November 13, 2018

I am grieving you. I thank you, for being my therapist. I am still mourning you. I regret that you are not able to continue on in this world, and live your life as you see fit.

I regret that very much, Kerry. I hope that peace and joy envelopes you now. I hope that you are amongst tremendous warmth, boundless grace, and endless beauty.

But I mourn you. Forgive me for my pain. And I pray that you are in repose, and eternally content.

Anita Weaver

April 8, 2018

Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. We love you Merf. We will see you again one day.

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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

140 Elva Ct., Vandalia, OH

May

5

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

140 Elva Ct., Vandalia, OH

May

5

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Poplar Hill Cemetery

OH

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Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Vandalia

139 South Dixie Dr., Vandalia, OH 45377-2123

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