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Drake B. Stephenson
1952 - 2009
Drake B. Stephenson
1952 - 2009
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BORN
1952
DIED
2009
Drake Stephenson Obituary
He was born March 31, 1952 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He was a self employed contractor and owned and operated Drake Stephenson Construction Company for over 30 years.
Drake attended Madison Park Church of God and was a member of Moose Lodge #150.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Nitta L. (Hopkins) Stephenson, of Anderson, whom he married April 14, 1978; three children, Tobi Stephenson, Ashley Stephenson and Kiely Stephenson; sister, Nicole Ross of Anderson; brother, Trenton B. Stephenson and wife, Jennifer, of Anderson; father-in-law, William Hopkins of Anderson; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nikki Grogan of FL and Teena H. Clark, Pete I. and Alica Hopkins and Cary and Tracy Hopkins, all of Anderson; his late father’s wife, Nanette Stephenson of Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Stephenson; mother, Beverly (Beck) Stephenson; mother-in-law, Patricia H. Hopkins; and brother-in-law, Toby Hopkins.
Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday at Madison Park Church of God with Rev. Jim Lyon officiating. Cremation will follow.
Visitation will be 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Christian Center or the donor’s favorite charity.
Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences: www.brownbutzdiedring.com
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Pat Selby
May 8, 2009
So sorry to hear of Drake's passing. My deepest condolences and may you have many memories to keep him in your hearts.
Debi Waymire Miller
May 5, 2009
Nitta, girls, and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Drake's passing. I know you will all miss him dearly. You're in my thoughts and prayers as always.
May 4, 2009
Nitta and family,
So sorry to hear about Drake's passing. Just wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Love to all
Steph and Randy Looper
Pastor Dalyn Helbling
May 1, 2009
You and I didn't really know each other but we were both in the class of 1970 at MHHS. I've prayed for your wife & daughters - the eternal God is their refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms.
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Taminie Wagner
May 1, 2009
Nicki, Trent and Family
I am at a loss for words. Please know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care. Taminie Wagner
Pamela Scott Fitzgerald
April 29, 2009
Nitta & Family - So sorry to hear about Drake's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family!
Melanie Corbin
April 27, 2009
Trent and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Drake. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and beyond.
April 27, 2009
Many thanks to you, for supporting my sister Nitta and Drakes girls. There are to many of you to thank. But just know your meals, love, laughter, tears, and the great stories you shared of times with Drake, made this very difficult time more bearable. Love to you all, Teena Hopkins
Sharon Robson
April 27, 2009
Trent & Family
I was so sorry to hear of Drake's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Ed and Patti Bishop
April 26, 2009
Trent & Family,
You are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
May the happy times help in getting through your grief.
Cristy (Beard) Pitts
April 25, 2009
I have a lot of good memories of Drake from school days. I still believe he passed biology because I let him copy my papers. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wil Christ
April 25, 2009
There was not a finer carpenter!
Roll on brother....
Tom Bauner
April 25, 2009
Dear Nitta, daughters, Trent & Jennifer,
We were shocked to hear of Drake's passing. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Tom & Jackie Bauner
Lynn Bravo (Hubbard)
April 25, 2009
Nitta and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your lose. My prayers and sympathy goes out to you and your family. Just know that so many people are there for you and your family, even though there has been alot of years gone by. Just remember all the good times and the love you guys had for each other.
Lynn Bravo (Hubbard)
Cindy Clendenen
April 25, 2009
Trent, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I am not able to make it to the funeral, but our prayers go out to you and the whole family.
Roger Rinker
April 25, 2009
May God fill your life with the strength and blessings to comfort you in this time of need.You are being thought of today and every day.May your hearts be filled with the love to get you through these tough times, as our hearts go out to you. God Bless You All!
Sandy McCurdy
April 25, 2009
Nitta and family,
My thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are with you now and in the days ahead.
With love,
Sandy McCurdy and family
Jack Ke_sling
April 25, 2009
To The Stephenson Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope that your many fond memories will sustain you now and in the future.
Nancy Owings
April 25, 2009
Nitta and Teena,
Even though it has been a very long time,
there are many fun loving memories of days
gone by. Today is a sad day. Take care of yourselves and may God bless.
Jack Ward
April 25, 2009
We are saddened to hear of Drake's passing.He was indeed a very talented carpenter and a super nice guy who would always find a way to be helpful to others.
TIM L PHILLIPS
April 25, 2009
Trent & Nicole,
My deepest condolences during this tragic time for both you and extended family, a former Park Place neighbor and school-mates, T L PHILLIPS
April 25, 2009
Our Love, and Prayers from our Family, to all of you. God Bless You, and Drake, He was a joy to know, and will be dearly missed. Please know you are in our prayers, and always in our hearts. Love you Nitta, Tobi, Ashley, and Kiely.
Aunt Jacqui, Rise & Family
RANDY DAVIS
April 24, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH THE STEPHENSON FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME....RANDY DAVIS R.D.MASONRY
Jeff Roberts
April 24, 2009
My brother Mike, sister Peggy and I grew up with the Stephenson family. Drake was always so cool but more important a GREAT GUY. I was saddened to hear about the news. God bless to all! Jeff Roberts
Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home
April 24, 2009
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