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Roger Stephens Obituary

Stephens, Roger Ely

age 88 of Oakwood, Ohio passed away with family and his minister on June 23, 2025. A celebration of his life with music and personal tributes is planned for First Baptist Church on August 2 at 11 a.m. and visitation at 10 a.m. If desired, gifts celebrating Roger may be given to the First Baptist Church Music Fund at 111 West Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45402. Service will be live streamed/recorded via First Baptist Church Dayton Ohio YouTube Channel. A private burial will take place at David's Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.

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

Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 27, 2025.

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Sherry

July 24, 2025

Roger was a gentleman through and through, always a sharp dresser.
He will be missed.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

2

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

111 W. Monument Ave., Dayton, OH 45402

Aug

2

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

111 W. Monument Ave., Dayton, OH 45402

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