Gary Lee Stephens, 70, a longtime resident of Granville County passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at Duke Medical Center in Durham.
A native of Roberson County, the son of the late Archie Carroll Stephens and Virginia Perritt. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church, served in the US Army and retired from Biogen Pharmaceutical Company.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, August 3, 2015 at the Eakes Funeral Chapel in Creedmoor by Rev. James Smith. Burial will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens in Creedmoor.
Surviving are his wife of forty-nine years, Becky Noell Stephens of the home, two sons, Gary Clifton “Cliff” Stephens (Shannon) of Louisburg, Robert Scott Stephens of Creedmoor, a sister, Jean S. Owens of Dallas, TX, two brothers, Lester C. Stephens of Creedmoor, Johnny C. Stephens of Stem, and one granddaughter, Payton Stephens.
Flowers accepted or memorials can be made in Gary’s name to Concord Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held Sunday evening, August 2, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor and at other times at the home.