James K Stephenson

Stephenson, James Kenneth “Ken” – age 77, of Clearwater, Florida passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Ken was born on May 24, 1946, to James and Roberta Stephenson in Suffolk, Virginia. He graduated from Chowan College in Murfreesboro, North Carolina and attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was President of Stephenson and Moore Real Estate, Inc. for 32 years. Ken was a member of North Dunedin Baptist Church where he served as Trustee and taught in the children’s ministry along with his wife for 25 years. He served as a Chaplain with the Florida Baptist Convention and was a member of their Disaster Relief team. Ken enjoyed restoring and owning a 1956 Ford Fire truck and antique Mack fire truck which he would often drive in local parades. He was also a member of the Florida Gulf Coast Dalmingo Society and SPAAMFAA. Ken volunteered as an Eagle Scout Coordinator for Boy Scout Troop 135 for many years. Preceded in death by his brother, Donald E. Stephenson, of Zuni, Virginia.

Ken is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jeanne Jones Stephenson, son; Michael E. Stephenson, and his wife, Alanna Flores, of Winter Park, Florida; sister-in-law, Wendy Duke Stephenson of Zuni, Virginia; brother-in-law, Donald R. Jones, and his wife, Gracie, of Knoxville, Tennessee; brother-in-law, John E. Jones, and his wife; Jerri, of Knoxville, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Janette Jones Greene, and her husband, Morgan, of Knoxville, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at the North Dunedin Baptist Church. Donations in his name can be made to No Kid Hungry.