Celebrating the life of
Frank Howard Stephens, Sr.
October 31, 1930 - April 09, 2008
Frank Howard Stephens, Sr.
SAVANNAH – Frank Howard Stephens, Sr. died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Hospice House. He served his country with the 117th Air National Guard during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Stephens retired from Southern Bell after thirty-nine years of service. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church for many years.
Frank is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Vera Davis Stephens; two sons, Frank H. Stephens, Jr. and his wife, Bobbie, of Thunderbolt, GA and C. Barry Stephens of Macon, GA; and a daughter, Nancy S. Heath and her husband, Herbert, of Bluffton, SC. He has seven grandchildren, Jenny S. Barber and her husband, Dan, of Statesboro, GA, Marie S. Thurman and her husband, Christopher, of Cumming, GA, Frank Douglass Stephens, Tiffany S. Rice and her husband, Justin, of Columbia, SC, S. Brianne Stephens of Alpharetta, GA, Holly M. Swinson of Columbia, SC, and Gregory M. Swinson of Bluffton, SC. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace B. Slater and his father, John Arlie Stephens.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 5502 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA 31406 or to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Dear Frank & Bobbie: Judy and I were saddened to hear of your Father's passing. You both are in our prayers. John & Judy
- John & Judy Johnson, Jesup, GA
I was saddened to learn of Franks death. He was a pillow of strength,knowledge and reliability at work. We shall miss this good and true friend. John Payne
- John and Helen Payne, Savannah, GA
Vera, Frank and Bobbie, We are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing and also sorry that we will not be able to be with you during this time due to the fact that we are in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for a week. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Kendall & Brenda Addington, Savannah, GA
We were so sorry to hear of Franks death.Iam in Charleston , S.C.playing ballor I would be there. My wife and I both worked with Frank and we knew him to be a good person
- Mr &Mrs Robert Harn, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- AAA Sign Co., Augusta, GA
Dear Nancy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With heartfelt sympathy. Carol Ovens
- Carol Ovens, bluffton, GA
Frank & Bobbie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will both miss Mr. Stephens terribly but cherish all the good memories. Let us know if we can do anything for you. Love you both!
- Junior & Dale Williams, Ellabell, GA
Dear Frank & Bobbie: Judy and I were saddened to hear of your Father's passing. You both are in our prayers. John & Judy
- John & Judy Johnson, Jesup, GA
I was saddened to learn of Franks death. He was a pillow of strength,knowledge and reliability at work. We shall miss this good and true friend. John Payne
- John and Helen Payne, Savannah, GA
Vera, Frank and Bobbie, We are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing and also sorry that we will not be able to be with you during this time due to the fact that we are in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for a week. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Kendall & Brenda Addington, Savannah, GA
We were so sorry to hear of Franks death.Iam in Charleston , S.C.playing ballor I would be there. My wife and I both worked with Frank and we knew him to be a good person
- Mr &Mrs Robert Harn, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- AAA Sign Co., Augusta, GA
Dear Nancy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With heartfelt sympathy. Carol Ovens
- Carol Ovens, bluffton, GA
Frank & Bobbie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will both miss Mr. Stephens terribly but cherish all the good memories. Let us know if we can do anything for you. Love you both!
- Junior & Dale Williams, Ellabell, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
