Larry Thomas Stephenson, age 81, of Statham, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He grew up in Lithonia, GA and attended the First Baptist Church of Lithonia. After he was married to the love of his life, Judy, he began a successful career in project development and home building. Larry loved hunting, fishing, shooting sporting clays, and nothing more than telling a funny story.
He is predeceased by his parents Fred Thomas and Sarah Sue Stephenson and his sister Janice Plunkett. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Judy Hicks Stephenson of Statham, GA; children: Sam (Lisa) Stephenson of Jefferson, GA and Julie "Cissy" Stephenson Rhodes of Statham, GA; Grandchildren: Michael Thomas (Allie) Stephenson of Claymont, DE, Chandler Levan Stephenson of New York City, NY, Ashley Rhodes (Canyon) Cook of Jefferson, GA, and John Tucker (Fiancé McKenna) Rhodes of Richland, NC; great grandchildren: Stella Stephenson of Claymont, DE, Macallen Stephenson of Claymont, DE, Stetson Cook of Jefferson, GA, Emerson Cook of Jefferson, GA, and Anderson Cook of Jefferson, GA; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog of 13 years Lizzy.
Larry loved all animals and would go out of his way to help or rescue any that he could. The family has respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made in memory of Larry to Humane Society of Northeast Georgia https://humanesocietyofnortheastgeorgia.org
A celebration of Larry's life will be held at a later date.
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