Obituary of Clyde Stephens

Funeral services for Mr. Clyde Stephens, 80, of Bastrop, La. have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2005 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Bastrop with Revs. A.J. Fulton, Dwight Fulton, David Mayo and Scott Carroll officiating. Interment will be in Start Cemetery in Start, La. under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Stephens, a member of First United Pentecostal Church, a retired employee of International Paper Company and most recently door greeter for Wal Mart in Bastrop, passed away on January 13, 2005 at Morehouse General Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Mary Rose Hogan Stephens; two daughters, Retha Kitchens and husband Johnny of Ellisville, MS., Margaret Martin and husband Robby of West Monroe, LA.; son, Mike Stephens and wife Diane of Bastrop, LA.; sister, Pearl Wynn and husband Elmo of Start, LA., two brothers, George Alford and wife Martha of Start, LA, Joe Alford and wife Linda of Windsor, MO.; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members. He is preceded in death by a son, Kenny Stephens. Mr. Stephens was born June 15, 1924 in Forkville, MS. to Birdie Harvey and Daniel Stephens. He later met and married Mary Rose Hogan on May 25,1946 in Start, LA. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II and later in the U.S. Army. Mr. Stephens was very active and enjoyed working with his animals, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers are Glen Robinson, Vernon Brewster, Raymond Gill, Donnie Goleman, Jimmy Caraway and Mike Brakefield. Honorary pallbearers are George, Lynn and Jerry Word and Lee Roy Odenbaugh. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2005 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the church.