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Robert Peeler Stephens
Robert Peeler Stephens, fondly known as Steve, passed away peacefully, age 99, on April 18, 2023 with his wife Blanche and daughter Blanche Elizabeth by his side. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Peeler Stephens II.
He leaves to mourn his wife and daughter, grandchildren Delonte and Tia, great grandson Juaquin, nieces Marcia and Kathe, nephews Kevin and Rodney, and a host of other family and friends.
The memorial service will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Rock Creek Parish, 201 Allison St. NW, Washington, DC 20011. Repast to follow at the Church Great Hall.
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Marilyn
May 24, 2023
RIP Mr. Stephens. I admired you and I truly miss seeing you and Mrs. Stephens making your late night goings.....getting groceries, etc. My thoughts and continued prayers, Mrs. Stephens and Woodsie.
- your neighbor MK
Steven Spence and the Spence Family
May 23, 2023
My most sincere condolences to Blanche and the Stephens family. Steve was a wonderful man and an inspiration to the young black man I was when I knew him.
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