Arthur Stephens

Arthur Stephens obituary

Arthur Stephens

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Arthur Stephens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wimberly Funeral Home on Feb. 3, 2026.
Mr. Arthur James Stephens was born March 31, 1936 to the late Arthur James and Pinkie

Stephens in Braselton, Georgia. He received his wings February 1st, 2026. He Joined Antioch

Baptist Church at an early age Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by His loving wife Betty Joe

Stephens And daughter Sharon Stephens Hopkins and brothers Anderson Stephens (Katie Mae) Thomas

Stephens (Lillian) Issac (Jessie) Stephens - Johnson (Lille Mae) Stephens-Horace (Naomi)

Stephens- James Eddie (Willie Mae) Stephens -James (Odessa) Stephens Sisters- Mattie Sue

(Joel) Bailey-Lucy Mae (John) Thomas Tillar (June) Hill.

A loving husband, He adored his family. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving daughters:

Jackie Marshall Carolyn (Adrian) Young Betty Joyce (Willie) Strickland Son-in-Law Collie

Hopkins

Grandchildren: Terrell Dorsey, Kelly (Mike) Ellison, Tyrone Young, Carmella Newson, Carlos

Newson, Antoine Strickland - Kendra Blackwell Courtney (Derrick) Neal - Kevin Hopkins

Antoinette Strickland, Candice (Domonique) Davis.

Great Grand children: Kamon Newson, Brandon Blackwell, Derricka Neal, Fredrick Blackwell, Treveon Newson, Daja Blackwell, Brianna Hopkins, Imani Newson, Deaon Neal, Haylee Hopkins, Tyseir Young, Lyric Newson, Layla Young, Princeton Davis, Tyrone Young Jr, Kenzlee Hopkins, Novah Young,Ty Quan Young, Ace A.J. Blackwell. Special Friend Nadiyah Thurmond, Emory Thurmond. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Services provided by

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