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James A Stephens

April 5, 1938 — March 19, 2017

James Allen Stephens James Allen Stephens, 78, passed away at his home surrounded by family on March 18, 2017. Jim was born on April 5, 1938 in Bixby, OK, grew up in Cherry Valley, AR and later moved with his family to Bay City, TX. Jim was a heavy equipment operator for over 40 years and was skilled in operating all types of machinery. He could build and repair any imaginable item. His gardening skills were unmatched and no one had a greener thumb. Jim’s favorite times were spent with family and friends barbequing at his home. He was the patriarch of the Stephens and Tweedle families. Jim married Betty Ellen Tweedle on July 30, 1960 in Bay City, TX. He was father to Phyllis Longoria (Jesse), Bill Stephens (Alice) and Susan Meyer (Glenn). Jim was the BEST GRANDFATHER to six grandchildren, Robert Torres, Brittany Stephens, James Stephens, Jess Longoria, Mason Meyer, and Madison Meyer. He had three great grandchildren, Mark Anthony, Aaliyah and Penelope. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Winfred & Chalice Stephens; three brothers, Earl, Johnny, and W.C. Stephens. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, his children and grandchildren as well as one sister, Mollie May (Norman), one brother Claude Stephens (Dianne) and three sisters-in-law Nora Stephens, Claudia Jarrell (Milton) and Peggy Cram (Russell). A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 3102 5th St., Bay City, TX on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 10:00 am with Rev. Bill Ramsey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jim’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Charity of your choice. Funeral services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www. whartonfuneralhome.com.
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Saturday, March 25, 2017

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3102 5th Street, Bay City, TX 77414

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