Ben Raymond Stephens' Obituary
Ben Raymond Stephens, 61, of Flora, Illinois formerly of Oblong, Illinois passed away at 3:52 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Clay County Hospital, Flora, Illinois. He was born January 11, 1947 in Annapolis, Illinois, the son of Noble R. Stephens and Rose Ellen Hall Rowe. Survivors include his children, son, Roger Stephens and wife Marie of Tower Hill, IL; daughter, Monica DeJaynes of Newton, IL; daughter, Cynthia Stephens of Effingham IL; eleven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, Dale Stephens of Hobesound, FL; Donald Stephens of Ladson, SC; sisters, Mary Ann Steinburgent of Frederick, TX; Sue Snearley of Casey, IL; Kay Fuson of Xenia, IL and Patsy Stephens of Effingham IL. His parents, brother, David Stephens and sister, Deanna Clark preceded him in death. Mr. Stephens was a US Navy Seabees Vietnam veteran. He was also a retired electrician. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to Martinsville American Legion Post 515, P.O. Box 273, Martinsville, IL 62442. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2008 at the Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL with Rev. Derrick Ritchie officiating. Burial will be in the Partlow Cemetery, Johnson Twp., Clark County, Illinois with graveside military rites by the Martinsville American Legion Post 515. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. on Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwellfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Sunday, June 29, 2008 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL , Service Monday, June 30, 2008 2:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL ,
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