Rev. Dr. Jeffrey B. Stephens

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey B. Stephens entered into Heaven on September 23, 2025, leaving a loving family; his wife of 55 years, Susan (nee Bell), two sons, Patrick and John, two daughters-in-law, Kathleen and Gina, and four grandchildren, Halle, Grant, Katie and Jack.

Jeff was born on July 7, 1948 to John R. and Margaret (nee Browne) Stephens, who predeceased him. He was Baptized into Christ as an infant. He is survived by his siblings, Janet Beuck (Richard), Timothy, Mary Somerville (John), Robert, Kathleen Wilson (Terry), Margaret Heckman (Jim) and Susan Prentice (Jim). Jeff is also survived by his nieces and nephews.

Jeff was privileged to serve the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod for 42 years.

Funeral Service 12 noon Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 West Market Street, Fairlawn, OH 44333 WHERE FRIENDS MAY CALL FROM 10 am to 12 noon SATURDAY. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Gifts may be made to Fairlawn Lutheran Church School Fund at the above address, Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio, 6533-B Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131 or at https://www.dsaneo.org/giving/donations/ or to Hospice of The Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110 or at https://of.deluxe.com/gateway/publish/7032afaf-f1ea-f328-21b8-c7df09186fd6

To view Jeff's service, please click on link at: https://www.youtube.com/live/zN7mYUqEkrk?feature=shared