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Larry Stephens Obituary
Detroit - Larry Abram Stephens, age 53, passed away on September 30th, 2019 surrounded by family after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
A longtime resident of the city of Detroit, Larry was a 1984 graduate of Cass Technical High School. Larry attended Morehouse College, becoming a proud Morehouse Man, then worked for the Detroit Police Department from 1994 until he took his last breath in his home in Rosedale Park, Detroit, MI. Larry was the youngest of four children, born to the late Abraham Stephens and Mildred Stephens.
Larry's positive energy and zest for life were contagious, and he made friends wherever he went. He had a huge love for his family and friends but most of all he loved Christ. He was a devout Christian who spent his spare time reading the bible and worshiping. Larry had a passion for traveling; nothing held him back from going out and experiencing God's beautiful world. When he was not traveling or working he followed his second passion, cooking. He would cook for a host of friends and family whenever time permitted. If Larry was not in the kitchen, you could find him on the dance floor elegantly performing the steps to the Detroit Ballroom or the Hustle.
Larry is survived by his mother, Mildred Stephens; sister, Gail Stephens; nephew JerMel (Mary) Stephens; niece, J'Nel Stephens-Dantzler; great-niece Colette Stephens; and dear friend Stacey Brown.
The family wishes to thank everyone at Karmanos Cancer Institute for their loving care of Larry. The viewing is Friday, October 4th, at Swanson's Funeral Home 14751 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48235 from 4-8 pm and the funeral is Saturday, October 5th, at St. Phillips Lutheran Church 2884 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48302, with family hour at 11:30 am and service starting at 12 noon.
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Victor Newsome
October 13, 2019
Sending my condolences to the family of such a great man. Larry will be greatly missed. He has left us with so many great memories of himself and the good person that he was. Family stay strong and always be there for each other in good times and the bad. His star will always shine bright for us to see and be a reminder to live our lives to the fullest and to be grateful for the precious time that we often take advantage of. Rest in Paradise Larry.
October 13, 2019
Rest well Larry. Well done good servant. I remember you from our days in Atlanta. Being from Gary, In, I kept and keep a special place in my heart for fellow Midwesterners. There you shall stay. See you in infinity.
John Jackson, Los Angeles
Erma Hester
October 4, 2019
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Audrey Washington
October 4, 2019
Sending Prayers to the entire family. Larry will be missed he was such a sweet heart and kind person to everyone. Never will forget the moments we shared in Detroit and Alabama. Rest in Heaven Larry
Lisa Norris
October 3, 2019
Sending Prayers for Strength & Comfort to the Entire Stephens & Buford families, especially to Aunt Mildred & Gail. Larry was a Sweetheart! Remembering all the Good Times we shared when u all came to Montgomery, AL . Missing that Smile, Laughter, Craziness & Genuine Love. Larry U FOUGHT HARD & MAY HAVE GIVEN OUT BUT U NEVER GAVE UP!!! Rest Well Larry!!
Glenn Jenkins
October 3, 2019
I remember when we would see one another in Atlanta, or in Detroit that we would hug and just laugh. My heart is heavy for my classmates family but he is a saint in my eyes.
October 3, 2019
For a longtime, I thought Larry was a serious person, however, once I got to know him. He was very genuine and kind
Larry Banks
October 3, 2019
He was a free spirit. His smile was genuine and flowed without judgement from person to person... he adored his family as they did him... his life on this side of Jordan is complete... so glad that his spirit was never caged... Goodnight for now.
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