Arthur Eugene Stephenson (Gene) age 91 of Calamine, AR passed away Nov. 6, 2025.
Gene was a devout Christian. He was a deacon in the church. His love for children led him to minister through programs such as Awana, VBS, Boy Scouts and Junior Church. He enjoyed reading and being out in nature.
Funeral Services will be Friday Nov. 14, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Smithville Baptist Church. The burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery on Grange Rd.
Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Homes.
Visitation will be at 1:00 on the day of the funeral at Smithville Baptist Church.
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Funeral services provided by:
Qualls-Batesville Funeral Service - Batesville546 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR 72501
Sponsored by Qualls-Batesville Funeral Service - Batesville.
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