James Greer Stephens, 83 of Old Hicks Gap Road of Blairsville, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, surrounded by his family.
James was born on December18, 1939 in Marianna, Florida, son of the late Herschel and Maude Ford Stephens.
He was a veteran of the US National Guard and was called to active duty during the Berlin Crisis.
James loved music, playing the guitar and singing. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was preceded by death by his parents and two brothers, Herschel Stephens, Jr. and Ronald Stephens.
Mr. Stephens was a member of Coosa Methodist Church in Blairsville.Surviving Mr. Stephens is his wife of 61 years, Gladys Lupo Stephens of Blairsville, two sons and daughters in law Kelly and Tina Stephens of Two Egg, Florida, Jamey and Kim Stephens of Vernon, Florida and one daughter and son in law, Greer and Billy Waddell of Chipley, Florida, one sister Roberta Rogers of Dunedin, Florida, five grandchildren Phillip and Jessica Stephens, Sara and Micah Nunamaker, James Stephens, Jordan Stephens, Savannah and John Baxter, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.As per James’ wishes no services are planned.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Coosa Methodist Church in his memory.