Gradith Dwight Stephens, 85, of Russell Springs, KY died Sunday, December 23, 2018 while in the Phillipines. He was born August 20, 1933 in Russell County to the late Ottis G. & Ruth Bennett Stephens.
He was a Veteran of US Navy and a Real Estate Broker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Stephens and 2 sisters, Wilma Dean and Joyce Faye.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Joy Stephens, Russell Springs
3 children: Tonya (Bob) Capra, Chicago, ILL; Jarita Stephens, Louisville, Ky; Richie (Mitzi) Stephens, Russell Springs
3 grandchildren: Sarah Capra, Kristen & Kayla Stephens
1 brother: Kennith (Darlene) Stephens, Russell Springs
Funeral Service: 11:00amCT (12:00pmET) on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Mill Springs National Cemetery with Bro. Ryan Coffey officiating & full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard
There will be a family gathering from 4:00pm-7:00pmCT on Friday at the Russell Springs First Baptist Church.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.