John Stephens
1942 – 2020
Johnnie Lee Stephens also known as "John" went to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior on September 17, 2020 unexpectedly at the age of 78 in his home. John was born in Stella Mo. on June 11, 1942 to Clara and John Stephens and attended El Dorado Springs, Missouri High School. John was preceded in death by his father John Stephens and mother Clara Holladay. John and Gayla moved to Edmond, Okla in 1980 where he was employed with the City of Edmond until his retirement in June of 2007. John's favorite past times were fishing, camping, NASCAR and he loved to watch the Kansas City Chiefs. He is survived by the love of his life of 40 years, Gayla Stephens of the home, 2 brothers, George & his wife Ray Lynn of Crescent Ok., Robert Holladay of El Dorado Springs, Mo., sister, Margie Cargill of Nevado, Mo., daughter Sherri Collins of Fayetteville AR., son Linn Stephens & wife Martha of Del City, OK., son Ronald Chandler & wife Jana of Wellston OK., daughter Becky Granger & husband Rob of Escondido, CA., daughter Melissa Daniels & husband Kris of Columbia, MO. 10 grandchildren: Misti Mansell of Edmond, OK Cathy Gonzalez & husband Jorge of Wellston, OK Caleb & Ethan Granger of Escondido, CA. Carson Sawyer of Columbia, MO. Colton & Conner Sawyer of Stockton, MO. Ashton, Chandler & Madison Collins of El Dorado Springs, MO. John also had 7 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 24 at 10:00 A.M. at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.
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