Gail Dillard Stephenson

Gail Dillard Stephenson obituary, Brunswick, MO

Gail Dillard Stephenson

Gail Stephenson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Breshears Memorial Chapels, LLC - Brunswick on Dec. 17, 2025.
Gail Dillard Stephenson, 84, of Brunswick, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Private family services with military honors will be held at a later date.
Gail was born on July 12, 1941 in Callao, MO, the son of Vivian and Nettie (Blevins) Stephenson. On September 21, 1962, he was drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Carson, CO and served in company D of the 7th Engineer Battalion. Gail honorably served his country until October 25, 1965.
Gail is survived by two daughters, Tammy Houpt and her husband Tony and Jolynn Clark and her husband Dennis; one son, Phillip Stephenson and his wife Mary; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vivian and Nettie, one daughter, Tracy Stephenson, and one sister, Ina Lewis.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to be made to Callao Christian Church. Donations may be mailed to 119 West East 2nd St, Callao, MO 63534.
Arrangement under the direction of Breshears Memorial Chapels.
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