Russell Stephens

Russell Stephens obituary, Warner Robins, GA

Russell Stephens

Russell Stephens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory on Apr. 10, 2024.
Warner Robins, GA – James Russell Stephens, 59, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. Services celebrating his life will be Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 3:00 pm at Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel and Crematory. The visitation for family and friends will be an hour prior. Interment will be held at Centerville Cemetery. Dr. Benny Tate will be officiating.
Russell was born on March 9, 1965, in San Antonio, TX to the late James Henry Stephens and Maxine (Moore) Stephens. He was a hard worker and worked as a sheet metal mechanic for Robins Air Force Base for many years. He was married to the love of his life, Tina (Sayre) Stephens. Russell was a 1983 graduate of Northside High School and played varsity football, Go Eagles! He was an avid music listener and loved all genres including southern rock and still water and artists such as Marshall Tucker, ZZ Top, the Allman Brothers, and Lynard Skynard. Russell also enjoyed reading hunting and collecting guns. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his son, James Randall "Randy" Stephens.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Tina Stephens of Warner Robins, GA; son: Jeremiah Stephens of Warner Robins, GA; daughter: Mylissa Horne of Warner Robins, GA; grandchildren: Dallas and Sara Goodman; brother: Randy Stephens of Warner Robins, GA; sister: Stephanie Franks (Terry) of Warner Robins, GA; nephews: Jason Stephens (Sara) of Bristol, TN and Dawson Stephens (Darian) of El Paso, TX; nieces: Jessica Beal of Bonaire, GA and Amber Balltzglier of Forsyth, GA; and his cousin and bestfriend: Chris Stephens of Warner Robins, GA.
With honor, Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Debbie Dennis

April 10, 2024

I've known Russell as long as I can remember. I'm heartsick about his passing. My sincere condolences to his family on their loss. What a wonderful man! Good hearted and always a friend!

Madison Hill

April 10, 2024

Uncle Russell will surely be missed! He was such a strong hearted goofy man with such a big heart! He was a big ole teddy bear. I´ll never forget you uncle rus! Forever in my heart.

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