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Kevin Stephens Obituary

STEPHENS Kevin Anthony Stephens peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to eternal rest on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the age of 56 yrs. He was employed as a cashier at Shell Gas (Paris Ave. and Gentilly); also a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and a member of Fellowship Missionary B. C; loving son of the late Wilmington N. Stephens and Marguerite M. Ruiz; brother of Saleem Majeed, Brenda Espinoza and Vettice s/Payton (Rev. J. B. Payton, Jr), and the late Kenneth Bell. Also survived by a hot of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, Pastor, officers and members of Fellowship MBC, St. Mark MBC and Metropolitan B. C. are invited to attend the Homegoing Services on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Fellowship MBC 2805 Gen Taylor. begin.Visitation begins at 9:00 AM until time of service Pastor Moses S. Gordon,II will officiate. Private Burial. Arrangements entrusted to Gaskin-Southall-Gordon-Gordon Mortuary 2107 Oretha C. Haley Blvd. NOLA (504-566-9000). Please view and sign guestbook at NOLA.com/obits.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2014.

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February 11, 2014

To the Stephens Family,
My daughter Mara and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Brother Kevin. During our years at Fellowship he was the glue that kept it together. His devotion was characterized in his faithfulness to Fellowship. We all will miss him.
Love,
Rosalind & Mara Patterson

Carolyn Johnson Wilson

February 8, 2014

So sorry to hear of the loss of a very good friend of mine who worked with me at FNBC. Kevin was a very humble and religious person. I had so much respect for him because of his religious beliefs. RIP my dear friend. God has taken another child of his HOME with him.

Clover Bellizan Davis

February 8, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Stephens family, old friends and neighbors. May God Bless and Keep you during this time of bereavement.

Cynthia Cobb Weir

February 8, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

February 7, 2014

GOOD-BY TO ANOTHER BTW LION RIP. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. DSD NOLA ''CLASS of 75

Frank Wilson III

February 7, 2014

To the Stephens Family. My wife and I have a special relationship with Kevin that will last forever. He not only stood in our wedding over 30 yrs ago. But Kevin has also shown himself to be a lifelong and faithful friend for which we are eternally grateful that God allowed him to pass our way. We will miss Kevin and always.....remember. Frank III and Camille Wilson

Brigette Baquet-Williams

February 7, 2014

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal! Kevin had a very humble spirit and he will be missed. To the family hold to God's unchanging hand.

Carolyn Washington

February 7, 2014

The race on this side is finished;rest. Praying with and for the family.

February 7, 2014

Sorry for your lose,my family will be praying for your family Wanda & Derek Styles

Drusella Ferbos

February 7, 2014

Keeps our eyes on Jesus he will give you comfort.

Gwennette Pye, Cora Walker, Nekita Pye, Cora Chapman

February 7, 2014

To the Stephens Family
Kevin was a soft spoken kind and pleasant gentlemen whom we will miss! We extend our condolences to your entire family Just ask the savior to help you comfort strength and he'll keep you JESUS is willing to aid you and he will carry you through! Rest On Kevin we will see you again on the other side!!!

Rev. Jeffrey Edmond Bruce 3860 east Loyola Dr.

February 7, 2014

God's Word of blessings to the " body of Christ "! Rev. Jeffrey Edmond Bruce, (Pastor ) Bethesda Christian Baptist Tabernacle ,and 1st. Lady Sylvia Diane Bruce, are praying for your family! Kevin served faithfully at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church when we attended their! Amen!

Debbye Able -Griffin

February 6, 2014

Kevin may you rest n peace

Kavin Crawford

February 6, 2014

Kevin was a good coworker at Sams Club pleasure to be around always helpful. May you rest in peace.

G. & A. Bentley

February 6, 2014

May god be with you and your family.You will be missed.

God's Army of Men Fellowship Missionary B. C.

February 6, 2014

To the family of our late Bro. Kevin A. Stephens. Our prayers are with you for strength and comfort. During this time of sorrow.

Minister Menard T. Johnson

February 6, 2014

To a brother beloved. Rest thy weary one. You will truly be missed. I'll see you in the morning.

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