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WILLIAM STEPHENS Jr.

1958 - 2018

WILLIAM STEPHENS Jr. obituary, 1958-2018, Derwood, MD

BORN

1958

DIED

2018

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Roy W. Barber Funeral Home

21525 Laytonsville Road

Laytonsville, Maryland

WILLIAM STEPHENS Obituary


William L. Stephens, Jr.  (Age 60)  
Passed away at his home in Derwood, MD on October 14, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Nicole Vella Stephens, and his wife of 32 years, Kathleen Brady Stephens. He is also survived by his three children, Thaddeus Stephens of New York, Leigh Stephens of Washington, DC, and Portia Stephens of California, as well as his granddaughter, Fiona. He is also survived by his sisters, Lynn Young and Annmarie MacBride, his brother, John Stephens, and many nieces and nephews. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he warmly welcomed his children's partners into the family. He was a caring son and brother. He filled his life with cherished family time and challenging hobbies. Relatives and friends may visit on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Roy W. Barber Funeral Home, 21525 Laytonsville Rd., Laytonsville, MD 20882. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Leisure World Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 S. Leisure World Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD 20906. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Save the Children, www.savethechildren.org, or to Reach Out and Read, www.reachoutandread.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.barberfhlaytonsville.com.  

Published by The Washington Post from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2018.
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I worked under Bill. He was a great man. He had an infectious laugh. He was very smart but he was able to relate to other people. He was very witty. I'm sorry for your loss.

AM

August 18, 2022

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

October 31, 2018

Saddened to learn about Bill. I worked with Bill during his years at Freddie Mac. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and dear ones.

Rushi Patel

October 26, 2018

Really sorry about your loss. I used to work for Bill and many memories came back vividly. I still remember his smile, his voice and his signature haircut. Also, the holiday party held at your home, the pear dessert, the two rocking chairs near the fireplace, and the new dinning table purchased from NC...... Our thoughts are with you.

Tieying Li

October 19, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

October 19, 2018

Dear all,

From our distant France we are all very sad.
We are not here today but rest assured that our heart is with you all.
I always remember my stays in Maryland more than 40 years ago when I was riding in Bill's big Oldstomobile, a very big car for me, a little Frenchman. He also ran very fast and I could not follow him on the track.
Bill will remain for me this cultured and very kind man whom I will have liked to see again.
My tender thoughts are with Kate, her children, her mom Nicole, Lynn and Steeve, Johnny, Dolly and all your family.
Maria my wife, Mathieu, Lucas, my children, my mother Marcelle, Renée her sister join me in presenting our most sincere condolences.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pascal Blaizot

Family

October 17, 2018

Pascal BLAIZOT

October 17, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike and Barbara Dobbs

October 17, 2018

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