David Ryan Stephenson, age 57, of Jasper, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 after a brief illness. He attended Anniston High School in Anniston, Alabama and went on to receive his degree in Culinary Arts from Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon. He was the owner and operator of The Crossing on Noble and L&N Crossing in Anniston, Alabama for many years. He was an executive chef many establishments. His last executive chef position was at Warehouse 319 in Jasper, Alabama. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Jim and Ann Stephenson of Anniston, grandparents Otis and Inez Stephenson and Steve and Katherine Stephens. He is survived by his son Nathan Stephenson, sister Karen Stephenson Godsey (John), brother Michael Stephenson, nieces Elizabeth Godsey, Ashley Stephenson and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be announced at a later date.

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Published by The Anniston Star on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Carol Roach

August 14, 2025

Sincerest condolences Karen to toy and your family. Praying for y'all

Smokey Patrick

August 14, 2025

So sorry to hear of his passing. His dad & i were friends in school. Knew David growing up as they lived around the corner from us in Golden Springs. RIP David.

Larry Warren

August 13, 2025

To Karen, Michael, and Nathan:
From Jan Battles, Larry Warren, and Brenda Kemp:
We are so sorry about the loss of David. We grew up with the Stephensons. It is terrible to lose someone too early.

Katie Running

August 13, 2025

Say hi to my mom for me! I´ll miss you cousin, my prayers and love to the Stephenson family.

Doris Key

August 13, 2025

So loss for the loss, prayers for your family.

Faye Davis

August 13, 2025

I´m so sorry to see this. I loved all of the family and have lost touch with them over the years. We shared a lot of great memories together.

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