He was retired from the U. S. Air Force, having served during Korea and Vietnam and was member of the First Assembly of God Church. He was the son of the late Walter William Stephenson and Sara 'Sally' Doss Stephenson and was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Stephenson; four brothers, Walter W., Jr., Jack, Olin and Thomas Edward Stephenson; one sister, Geneva Piper; one daughter, Teresa Denise Stephenson, and one son, Darrell Alan Stephenson.
Survivors include three sons, Sonny Stephenson of Longview, TX, Howard Stephenson of Pine Bluff and Bryan Stephenson of Monticello; six sisters, Fay Wright McClain of Monticello, Eloise Hayes of Wilmar, Nina Austin of Roanoke, VA, Jo Ann McKinstry of Little Rock, Janice Adcock of Jordan Hills, LA and Erma Jean Trantham of Monticello; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Condolences(16)
Judy Berryman Stodghill
Eros, LA Monday, January 31, 2011 Bryan, my heart goes out to you and the rest of the family. I loved and respected your Dad & Mom!!! They were dear friends. My love to you all!!!Charlsie Berryman
Monticello, AR Monday, January 31, 2011 To Bryan and Family:I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I did not know until today. I hope that you will allow God to guide you through this and lean on him for guidance. My thoughts, prayers and love to you and your family.
Evelyn Byrd Jeffers
Hampton, AR Sunday, January 9, 2011 My sympathy goes out to the family and may you find peace in the knowledge that your many friends and community members are thinking of you and praying for you.Laura Dorris
Little Rock, AR Saturday, January 8, 2011 Uncle Winkey is loved and missed deeply. I pray our family and friends can smile and enjoy the memories we have with him. I love you all.Laura Ann
Vickie Hayden
Wilmar, AR Friday, January 7, 2011 Jan, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.Marty Ellis
, TX Thursday, January 6, 2011 Brian, sorry to hear about your dad. May God bless you and your family.Jerry Natale
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, January 6, 2011 Dear Howard and family:We know he is in a better place and free. Keep the faith and know that I and all of Adult V are praying for all of you. We love you.
Carolyn Curry
Warren, AR Wednesday, January 5, 2011 B. J. & Family,I will miss your grandfather who was a good friend and customer of Warren Bank for many, many years.
Please call me if I can help.
Carolyn Curry
Debbie Miller
, AR Wednesday, January 5, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. DebbieDan Smith
White Hall, AR Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Keeping each of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. There are no words that can take the sorrow away. Your faith will carry you all through this time of grief. My heartfelt prayers are with you. DanCharlotte Raney
Hickory, NC 28602, NC Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Our Hearts are with you in you time of lost. We have always considered you a part of our family. We all love you and may God help you in this time of sorrow. LOVE Grace Pace, Charlotte & Wilbur RaneyJohn & Salinda Hayden
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, January 5, 2011 We are so sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Stephenson. We send our love and sympathy.We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Dear Cousins,You are in my thoughts and prayers! I'm thankful that Uncle Winkey didn't linger since he could not get better. But I know you will miss him terribly. Growing up I always admired him for his service to our country and was in awe of all the places he traveled. I thought he and Aunt Lilly were the most attractive couple. As a child, I loved to look at their wedding pictures. I had this vision of her as a princess who Uncle Winkey brought here from Burmuda - which then seemed a far-away land. Now they are together again.
Love to all,
Kay
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Mrs. McClain and FamilyWe are praying for you and your family at this sad time. We love you.
James and Kathy Berry
Billy Smith
Woodlawn, AR Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know.Carole (Doss) Rushing
Rison, AR Monday, January 3, 2011 Keeping each of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the Lord be your strength and guidance during the days, weeks and months ahead.Love,
Carole