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Anthony Stephens Obituary
Stephens
July 15, 1965-
August 10, 2016
Columbus, GA- Mr. Anthony "Bubba" Stephens of 4667 Buckner Street passed away Wednesday at Columbus Hospice House. He was 51 years of age.
The son of the late Reuben and Katie Stephens, Anthony was a Columbus native who graduated with the Kendrick High School Class of 1983. He was a member of Nazareth Baptist Church where he served with the Adult and Men's Choirs. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was also employed with the Weaponry Division at Civil Services, Ft. Benning, GA for several years.
He is survived by a loving and devoted sister, Lessie Stephens; two nephews, Delray Stephens (Jackie) and Erwin Stephens; great nieces and nephews, Delray, Jr., John, Katelyn, Marisa, Quinten and Julian; devoted friends, Boysie Shaw, Jr. and Jerome and Vic Wilburn; a host of other relatives and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Stephens will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 12 noon at Nazareth Baptist Church with interment in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Rev. Brandon Isome, pastor will officiate. Visitation is Tuesday, 2 til 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The cortege will depart from the residence at 11:30 the morning of the service. Condolences may be expressed at progressivefuneralhome.com. Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. "A Touch of Dignity for Those Who Care."
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Dr. Vera Baldwin
August 17, 2016
Bubba, you will be missed. Thanks for the Karaoke moments "Reunited". I will miss our friendship and Happy Hour times that we shared with Boysie and Vic. The neighborhood won't be the same without you.
Respectfully,
Dr. Vera Baldwin - from the neighborhood
Gregory Boggus
August 15, 2016
We all loved Bubba! I remember the time we were in Bubba's front yard listening to Parliment. Bubba loved the song "Flashlight" and "Sir Nose devoid of Funk." Bubba and i was jamming all night long to Parliment Funkadelic. Bubba really made everyone he met feel very special. It was because he was a special person too! Take care my friend. You will be missed. You are in your Heavenly Father's arms now. It was a true blessing to have known you as my friend.
Shelley Tippens
August 15, 2016
He will truly be missed, such a kind hearted person. Family hold on to Gods unchanging hand, weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. PSALM 30:5 Love you
Maurice Little
August 15, 2016
R.I.P. Bubba
Lisa Carter-Deloach
August 14, 2016
Rest in Peace Bubba you will truly be missed. Gone way too soon. ~|~
Keith Gibert
August 14, 2016
I remember Bubba was first person I met when we moved in the neighborhood. We played football and basketball in his yard, and hurdled the hedges all the time. We got dogs at the same time, Chico and Pup-Pup. I always teased him about the time I put my life on the line for him. Big Chuck's little brother was picking on him terribly one day at the basketball court. I jumped in and knocked him down without thinking. I'll never forget theses words "I'm going to get Chuck!" The rest of the day and the next few days, I was looking for Chuck to come and dust me off. Thankfully, it never happened! But, standing up for my little brother was worth it. We laughed about it every time we got together. Rest easy My Brother!
laverne james
August 14, 2016
GONE TOO SOON BUBBA! YOU WILL SURELY BE MISSED AROUND THE WAY! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
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