A. Stephens, Jr.

A.O. Stephens, Jr.; 85, was born on June 26, 1931 in Lone Oak Community in Erath County, Texas to Alvin Omer Stephens, Sr. and Sarah Martha Salisbury Stephens and passed away at home on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

A.O. (Pappy) was an amazing Christian man with an amazing voice and sense of humor. He was devoted to his family, friends, church and he never met a stranger. After retiring from Halliburton and Nolan Brunson, he devoted many years and hours to SENM Wildlife and was a 50+ year member of the Masonic Lodge.

A.O. is survived by his loving wife of 18 years; Phyllis A. Stephens of the home, 3 sons; Dwayne Stephens and family, Dwight Stephens and family, Greg Allman and family, 1 daughter; Karen Ward and family, 1 brother; Bobby Stephens (Juda), 2 sisters; Fern Flory (Earl), June Luttrell, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A.O. was preceded in death by his parents, 6 sisters, 1 brother and first wife, Barbara.

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