Douglas Stephens

Douglas Lindell Stephens, Sr., 73, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday February 4, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born March 29, 1942 in Thomaston Ga. to the late Joe Bill and Essie Mae Griffin Stephens.

He was preceded in death by his sisters Shelby and Jan; his brothers Billy and Franklin.

Douglas retired from Hunter Douglas. He was also a member of Yorkwood Church of God.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 54 years, Ann Barnette Stephens; sons, Douglas L. Stephens Jr. and wife Sarah of York, SC, Scott Stephens of Gastonia; daughters, Michelle Childers and husband Scott of York, SC, Janice Self of Gastonia; grandchildren, Chris Self, Corey Self, Tyler Starling, Kyle Hullett and fiancé Amanda Conrad, Cody Hullett and fiancé Jordan Hutchinson and Austin Childers; brother, Rev. Daniel Stephens and wife Nora of Myrtle Beach, SC; sisters, Loretta Barrett of Florida, Anetta Carpenter and Betty Jo Stephens both of Morganton.

His funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 6, 2016 in the Sisk-Butler Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Stephens officiating.

Interment will follow in Westview Gardens, Bessemer City.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 1:45 am prior to the service at the funeral home.