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Leroy Stephens Obituary

Leroy Stephens, 90, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on March 1, 2025, Born on December 28, 1934, in Roanoke, IN, the son of the late Eldon Stephens and Pansy (Yovan) Stephens. Leroy served in the US Army. He retired from International Harvester in 1985 after 30 years of service.

He is survived by children, Jeanna Ryder, Zoranna Brown, Paula Stephens, Melanie (Bob) Atkinson, Richard (Beth) Pusti, and Kathy (Fred) Speckert; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Barb Stern. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalyn Stephens; and siblings. A graveside service will take place at 12 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Covington Memorial Gardens, 8408 Covington Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804. Visitation will be held from 10 to 12 pm at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 4, 2025.

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