William Stephens, 67, of Vero Beach, passed away on June 23, 2014.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carole Stephens; his three children and their spouses, Kim and Bill Graham, Corbin and Cindy Stephens, Tina and Jon Durant; nine wonderful grandchildren, Chandler, Tre, Alex, Mardoche, Tyler, Dallas, Jarrett, Abby, Xander; brothers, John R. Stephens, Layne Stephens, John W. Stephens Jr. and his sister, Jean Haun.
He was predeceased by his parents and brothers and sisters, Ralph Stephens, Rufus Stephens, Raymond Stephens, Bea Nonamaker, Edith (Nana) Williams, Yaudean Stephens, Wallace Stephens and Connie Morris.
Known as “Bill,” Stephens was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on Aug. 11, 1946 to John and Beulah Stephens.
He graduated from Jones College, June 23, 1977 with a Bachelor’s degree in business.
He served in the United States Army.
Stephens worked at Piper Aircraft for 32 years.
He was a member of 20th Avenue Church of God.
Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home of Vero Beach is handling arrangements.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, at 5 p.m. at 20th Avenue Church of God: 775 20th Avenue Vero Beach, Fl 32960.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.