Wayman Keith Stephens

Wayman Keith Stephens obituary, Trenton, GA

Wayman Keith Stephens

Wayman Stephens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory on Sep. 7, 2024.

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Wayman Keith Stephens, 68, of Kimball, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Keith was raised in the South Pittsburg area and worked for many years in the construction industry. He loved music and playing guitar, but his greatest enjoyment was serving his country in both the U.S. Navy & U.S. Army, obtaining the rank of Sargent in 2006. He was also honored to have served as a Green Beret. Keith was preceded in death by his father, Harley Stephens, sister, Joy Johnson, & niece Lauren Johnson.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Jo Talley; daughter, Bridgette (Chad) Meyer; sons, Austin & Logan (Bailey) Stephens; brothers, Kent (Angela) Stephens, & Jeff (Angie) Stephens; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Brother Ronnie Case officiating.
Online condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.

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