Gary R. Stephens, age 76, passed away December 10, 2020 at home. He is preceded in death by his parents Helen M. Stephens and B. R. Stephens. He is survived by his wife Barbara, son Jeffrey, daughter Kecia, and five grandchildren. He was a lifelong Christian, a Senior Systems Analyst for IBM, longtime member of the ANSI T-10 and T-11 Standards Committees. Computer Science was a passionate interest from his youth. He was active in his Church. He enjoyed travel, Biblical studies, his family and his dogs. He will be remembered as a kind and generous husband, father, and friend, and will be greatly missed. Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.