Celebrating the life of
Stephen J. Stephens, Sr.
November 20, 1927 - October 21, 2016
Stephen J. Stephens, Sr., 88, of Savannah, died on Friday, October 21, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A memorial service will be held Saturday, at 11:00 am, in the Fox & Weeks Hodgson Chapel. He was born November 20, 1927 in Jacksonville, Florida by the late Ethel and George W. Stephens. He attended the University of GA and was an Army veteran of World War II where he participated in mop up efforts in Italy and Yugoslavia. He enjoyed flying small planes and experienced many adventures. For more than 30 years, Steve and his brother, Paul, operated Stephens Tire Co. He’s remembered as an honest, dignified businessman with many longtime friends and clients. Steve was a member of the Lions Club, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship and Ogeechee Sailing Club. He sailed up the east coast to the Hudson River and down through the Caribbean Islands. When he wasn't sailing, he stayed busy working on his boats and many projects. He kept in shape, and until recently would occasionally be seen biking from Vernon View to Tubby's where his sailing buddies gathered at their regular weekday lunches. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, "Bobbi" Barbara Ann; sons, Stephen J. Stephens, Jr. (Patricia), George Scott Stephens (Ann); daughter, Stephanie Stephens Quillen (Donald), step-daughter Penny Smith Laemmerhirt (Dr. Georg), step-son Stan Collins (deceased); three grandchildren, Jeremy Bonin, Jessica Bonin, Joshua Bonin; 3 great-grandchildren. Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
My sincere condolences for your great loss. A voice silenced by death can speak louder than the living. Remembering the joys you shared, the laughter and even the tears will fill the seemingly overwhelming empty space. A smile will come when you least expect it. Wait for it. You are never alone.
- DK Hampton, Savannah, Ga
Steve, David and I are saddened to learn of the loss of your Father. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Patricia and your family. God Bless You All!
- David and Jan Stroud, Savannah, Ga
Steve, may God be with you forever.
- Bob and Susan Oetgen, Guyton, GA
Bobbi, Penny, Jessica, Joshua, George, There are no words to express how much Steve will be missed. We remember all the boat trips to Harbour Town, Bradley Point and Cabretta with the Geechee Sailing Club. Lem loved all the lunches with the guys at Tubby's. Fair Winds and Following Seas.....
- Anna and Lem Highsmith, Savannah, GA
Tp our long time friend and fellow sailor, we will think of you when we are on the water. Such wonderful times together with you and Bobbi. Our deepest condolences to the family. Tim and Judy
- The Grissette Family, Savannah, ga
Thanks for the memories.
- Bob Register, Savannah,
My sincere condolences for your great loss. A voice silenced by death can speak louder than the living. Remembering the joys you shared, the laughter and even the tears will fill the seemingly overwhelming empty space. A smile will come when you least expect it. Wait for it. You are never alone.
- DK Hampton, Savannah, Ga
Steve, David and I are saddened to learn of the loss of your Father. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Patricia and your family. God Bless You All!
- David and Jan Stroud, Savannah, Ga
Steve, may God be with you forever.
- Bob and Susan Oetgen, Guyton, GA
Bobbi, Penny, Jessica, Joshua, George, There are no words to express how much Steve will be missed. We remember all the boat trips to Harbour Town, Bradley Point and Cabretta with the Geechee Sailing Club. Lem loved all the lunches with the guys at Tubby's. Fair Winds and Following Seas.....
- Anna and Lem Highsmith, Savannah, GA
Tp our long time friend and fellow sailor, we will think of you when we are on the water. Such wonderful times together with you and Bobbi. Our deepest condolences to the family. Tim and Judy
- The Grissette Family, Savannah, ga
Thanks for the memories.
- Bob Register, Savannah,
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
