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Billy M. Stephens

1937 - 2023

BORN

1937

DIED

2023

Billy Stephens Obituary

Billy Myrl Stephens, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Shearer Richardson Nursing Home in Okolona, MS. He was born on December 6, 1937 to the late parents, Earl Stephens and Lila Mae Crump Stephens in Florence, Alabama.

He received a degree from the University of Mississippi. He pursued business ventures as an entrepreneur and served as Bank President for 25 years. He served on the Chamber of Commerce, and other community organizations, and committees. Billy was a veteran, having served in the United States Army National Guard, 1957-1965. In his pastime, he was an avid lover of golf.

Billy is survived by his wife, Daisy Perry Stephens, sons: Brian Stephens and Chris Perry; daughters: Gina Edwards, Nicole Perry, and Jessica Perry; brothers: Harry Stephens and Tommy Stephens; sister, Peggy Boote.

Graveside Service will be Friday, January 27, 2023, Snow Cemetery - CR 173, Okolona at 11 A.M. Bailey Funeral Home-Okolona is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Journal on Jan. 27, 2023.

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