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Ralph Stephens Obituary

Ralph
Stephens, Jr.
October 24, 1943-
April 9, 2013
Columbus, GA- Ralph Stephens, Jr. 69 of 3944 Singer Street, Columbus passed Tuesday April 9, 2013 at Vistacare @ Franciscan Woods. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Saturday April 13, 2013 at Sherwood United Methodist Church, 3503 17th Avenue, Columbus with Rev. Conitras M. Houston-Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park according to Hill-Watson-People's Funeral Service LLC. Visitation will be Saturday April 13, 2013 from 11:00AM until the funeral hour at the church. Mr. Stephens was born October 24, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia son of the late Ralph and Mary Alice Brown Stephens. Ralph retired from Fieldcrest Mills and was employed with Walmart for 15 years. He was a member of South Columbus United Methodist Church in Columbus. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Shearatra Stephens; a daughter, Jemiral(James)Warrior; 3 sons, DeCarlos(Felicia)Stephens, Ralph Stephens, III and Demetric(Shakita)Stephens all of Columbus; 12 grandchildren; 14 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jerry Stephens, Columbus, GA and James Keith(Barbara) Brown, Augusta, GA; 2 aunts, Carolyn Swindle and Dorothy Faye Truitt both of Columbus, GA; 1 uncle, Ralph Truitt; sisters in law, Neatra Jones, Columbus, GA and Sherry(Theadius)Love, Baltimore, MD; 3 brothers in law, Ricky Biggers, Darrell Biggers and Jarrod(Sandra)Biggers all of Columbus, GA; a devoted father in law, Clarence Biggers, Columbus, GA and a host of other family members and friends.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Apr. 12, 2013.

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DeCarlos Stephens

May 5, 2013

It been exactly 3weeks today that we laid probably the best golfer to ever live in Col.GA. my pops whom we all love and he will always have a special place in all his kids hearts just wanted to say we love you pips but gods loves you best your oldest son Carlos WE LOVE YOU

andre myrick

April 16, 2013

in my prayers

Marilyn Cain

April 14, 2013

To the Stephens family: Ralph was a great man to work with, he was funny and a hard worker. My family and I will miss him so. GOD only takes the angels to heaven with him and Ralph grew his wings to go. You were loved and will be truly missed.

Kathy Kirkland

April 14, 2013

Ralph was my co-worker at Walmart.He was a very kind ,respectful gentleman,who like everyone he met,and was liked by all.He was missed when he left Walmart when he became ill.He will always be missed and remembered by all who worked with him.Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Stephens family

connie albin

April 13, 2013

My prayers r with the stephens family I worked with mr ralph at walmart.he was a very hard worker and a joy to be around.he wil be missed.

Stephanie ,Nikki & Shondra /Ducy's Creation

April 13, 2013

May God grant you the strength you need to get through these times.

David Rogers

April 13, 2013

I am so sorry to learn of Ralph's passing
I worked with him at Wal-Mart, enjoying
seeing him pushing the carts. He always
had a smile on his face and called me
"King David". My heartfelt sympathy goes out the the family

SAMUEL THOMAS

April 13, 2013

EARTH HAS NO SO SORROWS THAT HEAVEN CANT HEAL

A.Laura Perry-Johnson and Family

April 12, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marion Austin and Sisters

April 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 12, 2013

The Stephens family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this period.
Be strong for each other.
Mr. & Mrs . Donnie & Sonja Dowdell, Dante, Davonte and Fannie Williams

Barbara Dowdell

April 12, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Felicia Stephens

April 12, 2013

We going to miss you!!!

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