He was born Monday, November 18, 1929 in Waynesburg, PA. A son of the late Larry Edwin Stephenson and Elizabeth Lemley Stephenson.
Mr. Stephenson was a member of the Fairall United Methodist Church. With his sons and others he enjoyed hunting, fishing, go-carting, auto racing, and livestock. He enjoyed with his family hunting and jumping horses. He loved farming with his brother Paul.
Jim drove cement truck for Waynesburg Block company for Duke Haines for several years. He then went to work for Equitable Gas Company as a Field Laborer. Later he became a welder and then an X-Ray Technician for Equitable Gas Company. Jim then went to work for Carnegie Natural Gas Company as an Assistant Supervisor in Mannington, WV. He later became the Head Supervisor for the entire state of WV for Carnegie Natural Gas Company.
His Wife: Barbara J. "Bobbee" English Stephenson, whom he married on September 28, 1950 died February 18, 2021.
Surviving is 1 Son: Johnny Bill (Nancy) Stephenson, of New Athens, OH, 2 Granddaughters; Shannon (Brad) Holtz of Copley, Ohio, and Stefani (Josh) Slattery of Copley, Ohio. 5 Great Grandchildren: Jaxon Holtz, Braxton Holtz, Wyat Slattery, Noah Slattery, and Hanna Grace Slattery and several nieces and nephews. Jim was the last of his immediate family.
Deceased are 1 Son: Scott L. Stephenson, 1 Sister:
Jane Brewer, 3 Brothers: Paul E. Stephenson, Robert L. Stephenson, and William J. Stephenson.
There will be a greeting of friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the time of the memorial service on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Fairall United Methodist Church 583 White Barn Road Waynesburg, PA. 15370 with Pastor Robert Mooney officiating. Milliken and Throckmorton FH, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,197 N. Maiden St Waynesburg, PA 15370 have been entrusted with his arrangements. Burial will be in Fairall Cemetery, Whiteley Twp. Greene Co., Waynesburg, PA. The family ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Fairall United Methodist Church 583 White Barn Road Waynesburg, PA. 15370. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.
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