Joe D. Stephens

December 14, 1936 ~ November 1, 2018
Joe Stephens. A true man among men, walked with a rare strength and character. Deeply loved by his circle of personal friends. He shared his talents and gifts without reservation.
A traditional family man he led by example teaching honesty, integrity and love. There are no words to express the devotion and love he held for his bride of 37 years. When she went to the Lord he stayed by her side. For the past five years, every Saturday morning he could be seen sitting with her for the morning. They celebrated every birthday, holiday, and anniversary together with him sitting at her final resting place and her watching from above.
To our great sorrow, at life’s end and lonely for his Annette, he has left us to mourn his passing. But now we choose to celebrate his life. To our greatest joy we know he is ecstatic to be forever united in heaven with the love of his life. We raise him up in prayer and ask God to take him up with love, wipe away his pain and see us through our sorrow.
Joe was born December 14, 1936 and passed away November 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Stephens; parents, Rual O'dell and Mary Carter; brothers, Carroll Stephens, Bob Stephens, and Johnny Stephens.
He is survived by his children, Debbie Kelley and husband Kelly, Jeff Stephens and wife Shawn, Joanna McGarry and husband Justin; grandchildren, Mcxie Hurst and husband Brian, Mandi Smith, Kara Barnett and husband Keith, Jaclyn Royer and husband Matt, Levi McGarry and Emily McGarry; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Patsy Whiteside.
Services for Joe D. Stephens will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Reeder-Davis Chapel with Rev. Bill Laubenberg officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery under the direction Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 Saturday evening at the funeral home.
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Uncle Joe you are my name sake I always thought the world of you. I felt special cause daddy named me after you. I will miss you and I love you. Thank you for the card you sent me it ment so much too me. Love always Donna Joe
Sending our love and deepest sympathy to the family of Joe. We were truly blessed to have known him if only for a short time. Know you all are in our prayers. Grace and Peace
My prayers are with the family at this difficult time. You know how deeply he loved you and he’s flying with the angels now. With Christian love, Bill and Cathy
So sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers for all!
Joe Stephens , was a good father and friend.
My uncle Joe was a very special man and a man of many talents . I loved him dearly.
My heart & prayers go out for all those who are suffering the loss of Joe. I pray he is at peace forever.
Joanna,Jeff and family. So sorry for your loss. Joe was a good man. I loved him too.I was a child when he married your mother.He lived next door. I used to watch him and his brother Bob come home from work every day. He was hard working.You can be proud. Joe was always good to me and my family. Love Y’all. Connie
Many prayers to all who knew you well. I hate I really didn’t have that chance in my lifetime to have that. I loved you always, Joe. Tabitha DeAnn Stephens Chamblee
So sad to hear of Mr. Joe passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He is celebrating with his love!!