Timmy Ray Stephens, 61, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was born September 7, 1962 in Anderson, Indiana, a son of Jean Stephens Hubbard and the late Elbert Stephens.
Tim was a farmer and a “Jack-of-all-trades.” He milked cows, grew tobacco and vegetables commercially, and was the co-owner of Stephens’ Nursery. He was a welder, his own personal veterinarian, and a carpenter. When it came to farming, you name it - he could pretty much do it.
His wife: Julie Stephens of Russell Springs, whom he wed December 25, 1999
His mother: Jean Hubbard of Russell Springs
1 grandson raised as his own: Jaiden Jones of Russell Springs
1 brother: Richard (Deana) Stephens of Russell Springs
1 sister: Sandy (Wayne) Radford of Jamestown
Mother-in-law: Judith Louden of Jamestown
14 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren
Funeral Service: Monday, April 15, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Ridge Church of God, with Bro. Billy Silverman officiating
Burial: Bernard Ridge Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT at the church
Pallbearers: Adam Stephens, Jeremy Radford, Brian Withers, Danny Stephens, Harley Wilson, and Jim Liefbroer
Honorary pallbearers: Mason Withers and Hunter Gray.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
