[Extracted from: Suwannee Democrat, December 20, 2012]
[Jasper News Obituaries - Dec. 20, 2012]
Ellis Julian Stephens, Sr., lovingly known to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as Daddy, Papa, Big Papa and Papadolphilus. Mr. Stephens was born on Aug. 28, 1925 in Adel, Georgia to James Mansfield and Minnie Lee Hewett Stephens. He lived in Valdosta, Georgia before moving to Fla. in 1966. He worked for Occidental Chemical Company (PCS) for 24 years, retiring in 1989. Mr. Stephens was proud of his country and served in the United States Army as Sergeant, 168th Infantry, 34th Division.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Essie Virginia Conine Stephens and one son, Ellis Julian Stephens, Jr. Also preceding him in death were siblings, Ethridge, Roy, James, Floyd, Ethel Giddens and Myrtle Sims; brothers-in-law, Carson Giddens and Joe Sims; sisters-in-law, Ora, Maybelle and Sadie Stephens, Catherine Conine Simpson and Gail Lightsey Poole.
He leaves behind daughters, Barbara Stephens and Mary Stephens Wynn (Gene), of Jasper, Fla. and a son Grady Harris Mixon (Joyce) of Fargo, Ga.; Nine Grandchildren, Kelsey Beck (Maryann), Sabrina Beck Howell (Eric), Brandon Blair (Heather), Jessica Wynn Clinard (Barry), Amanda Wynn Brady (Billy), Deanna Makuch (Phillip), Stephen Paul Stephens, Melissa Mixon Davis (Mike) and Virginia Mixon; twenty three great grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Carlis "Snooks" Stephens and brother-in-law, David Lightsey. Sisters-in-law, Margaret Stephens Brooks and Sarah Ernestine Conine Spector and many beloved family and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec.17, 2012 at Jennings Missionary Baptist Church in Jennings, Fla. with Pastor Spencer Smith-Corbett officiating. Mr. Mike Holton gave the eulogy. Interment followed at Greenville, Florida at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society (800)227-2345 cancer.org or 2119 SW 16th St. Gainesville, Florida 32608.
Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, Florida was in charge of arrangements
[Jasper News Obituaries - Dec. 20, 2012]
Ellis Julian Stephens, Sr., lovingly known to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as Daddy, Papa, Big Papa and Papadolphilus. Mr. Stephens was born on Aug. 28, 1925 in Adel, Georgia to James Mansfield and Minnie Lee Hewett Stephens. He lived in Valdosta, Georgia before moving to Fla. in 1966. He worked for Occidental Chemical Company (PCS) for 24 years, retiring in 1989. Mr. Stephens was proud of his country and served in the United States Army as Sergeant, 168th Infantry, 34th Division.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Essie Virginia Conine Stephens and one son, Ellis Julian Stephens, Jr. Also preceding him in death were siblings, Ethridge, Roy, James, Floyd, Ethel Giddens and Myrtle Sims; brothers-in-law, Carson Giddens and Joe Sims; sisters-in-law, Ora, Maybelle and Sadie Stephens, Catherine Conine Simpson and Gail Lightsey Poole.
He leaves behind daughters, Barbara Stephens and Mary Stephens Wynn (Gene), of Jasper, Fla. and a son Grady Harris Mixon (Joyce) of Fargo, Ga.; Nine Grandchildren, Kelsey Beck (Maryann), Sabrina Beck Howell (Eric), Brandon Blair (Heather), Jessica Wynn Clinard (Barry), Amanda Wynn Brady (Billy), Deanna Makuch (Phillip), Stephen Paul Stephens, Melissa Mixon Davis (Mike) and Virginia Mixon; twenty three great grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Carlis "Snooks" Stephens and brother-in-law, David Lightsey. Sisters-in-law, Margaret Stephens Brooks and Sarah Ernestine Conine Spector and many beloved family and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec.17, 2012 at Jennings Missionary Baptist Church in Jennings, Fla. with Pastor Spencer Smith-Corbett officiating. Mr. Mike Holton gave the eulogy. Interment followed at Greenville, Florida at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society (800)227-2345 cancer.org or 2119 SW 16th St. Gainesville, Florida 32608.
Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, Florida was in charge of arrangements
[Extracted from: Suwannee Democrat, December 20, 2012]
[Jasper News Obituaries - Dec. 20, 2012]
Ellis Julian Stephens, Sr., lovingly known to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as Daddy, Papa, Big Papa and Papadolphilus. Mr. Stephens was born on Aug. 28, 1925 in Adel, Georgia to James Mansfield and Minnie Lee Hewett Stephens. He lived in Valdosta, Georgia before moving to Fla. in 1966. He worked for Occidental Chemical Company (PCS) for 24 years, retiring in 1989. Mr. Stephens was proud of his country and served in the United States Army as Sergeant, 168th Infantry, 34th Division.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Essie Virginia Conine Stephens and one son, Ellis Julian Stephens, Jr. Also preceding him in death were siblings, Ethridge, Roy, James, Floyd, Ethel Giddens and Myrtle Sims; brothers-in-law, Carson Giddens and Joe Sims; sisters-in-law, Ora, Maybelle and Sadie Stephens, Catherine Conine Simpson and Gail Lightsey Poole.
He leaves behind daughters, Barbara Stephens and Mary Stephens Wynn (Gene), of Jasper, Fla. and a son Grady Harris Mixon (Joyce) of Fargo, Ga.; Nine Grandchildren, Kelsey Beck (Maryann), Sabrina Beck Howell (Eric), Brandon Blair (Heather), Jessica Wynn Clinard (Barry), Amanda Wynn Brady (Billy), Deanna Makuch (Phillip), Stephen Paul Stephens, Melissa Mixon Davis (Mike) and Virginia Mixon; twenty three great grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Carlis "Snooks" Stephens and brother-in-law, David Lightsey. Sisters-in-law, Margaret Stephens Brooks and Sarah Ernestine Conine Spector and many beloved family and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec.17, 2012 at Jennings Missionary Baptist Church in Jennings, Fla. with Pastor Spencer Smith-Corbett officiating. Mr. Mike Holton gave the eulogy. Interment followed at Greenville, Florida at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society (800)227-2345 cancer.org or 2119 SW 16th St. Gainesville, Florida 32608.
Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, Florida was in charge of arrangements
[Jasper News Obituaries - Dec. 20, 2012]
Ellis Julian Stephens, Sr., lovingly known to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as Daddy, Papa, Big Papa and Papadolphilus. Mr. Stephens was born on Aug. 28, 1925 in Adel, Georgia to James Mansfield and Minnie Lee Hewett Stephens. He lived in Valdosta, Georgia before moving to Fla. in 1966. He worked for Occidental Chemical Company (PCS) for 24 years, retiring in 1989. Mr. Stephens was proud of his country and served in the United States Army as Sergeant, 168th Infantry, 34th Division.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Essie Virginia Conine Stephens and one son, Ellis Julian Stephens, Jr. Also preceding him in death were siblings, Ethridge, Roy, James, Floyd, Ethel Giddens and Myrtle Sims; brothers-in-law, Carson Giddens and Joe Sims; sisters-in-law, Ora, Maybelle and Sadie Stephens, Catherine Conine Simpson and Gail Lightsey Poole.
He leaves behind daughters, Barbara Stephens and Mary Stephens Wynn (Gene), of Jasper, Fla. and a son Grady Harris Mixon (Joyce) of Fargo, Ga.; Nine Grandchildren, Kelsey Beck (Maryann), Sabrina Beck Howell (Eric), Brandon Blair (Heather), Jessica Wynn Clinard (Barry), Amanda Wynn Brady (Billy), Deanna Makuch (Phillip), Stephen Paul Stephens, Melissa Mixon Davis (Mike) and Virginia Mixon; twenty three great grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Carlis "Snooks" Stephens and brother-in-law, David Lightsey. Sisters-in-law, Margaret Stephens Brooks and Sarah Ernestine Conine Spector and many beloved family and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec.17, 2012 at Jennings Missionary Baptist Church in Jennings, Fla. with Pastor Spencer Smith-Corbett officiating. Mr. Mike Holton gave the eulogy. Interment followed at Greenville, Florida at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society (800)227-2345 cancer.org or 2119 SW 16th St. Gainesville, Florida 32608.
Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, Florida was in charge of arrangements
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