James Stephens' Obituary
James Edwin Stephens, 87 of Huntersville died June 19, 2014. He was born on October 16, 1926 in Mize, MS to the late Jasper and Louella Stephens. He served in the US Marines and was a member of First Baptist Church in Cornelius.
Survivors include his wife Gloria Stephens; daughters, Barbara Johnson and husband Richard of Clayton, NC, Melinda Sharpe and husband Ricky of Denver, NC, and Angela Stephens of Huntersville, NC; brother Fred Stephens of Long View, TX; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son James E. Stephens, Jr.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 21008 Catawba Ave. Cornelius, NC 28031. Flowers are also appreciated.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 Sunday, June 22 in the chapel of James Funeral Home, 10520 Arahova Dr. Huntersville with Rev. Roger Head officiating. Visitation will be 2-3 prior. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Community Cemetery.
James Funeral Home is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com
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