March 14, 1932 – April 24, 2012
ANDERSON, SC - Bert Stephens, age 80, of Anderson, husband of Jo Ann Breedlove Stephens, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at his home.
Born in Milton, WV, he was the son of the late Bernard Stephens and the late Mildred Shamlin Stephens. He proudly served his country as a radio operator in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Bert attended West Virginia University and received an electrical engineering degree. He was employed by BASF as an electrical engineer where he retired after 31 years of service. He is a member of North Anderson Baptist Church where he served his Lord in various capacities over a period of nearly 40 years.
In addition to his loving wife of 58 years he is survived by his three wonderful children, a son, Bernard “Chip” Stephens (Cheryl) of Birmingham, AL; daughters, Karan Johnson (Lewis) and Suzanne Chabek (Greg Rankin), all of Anderson. He has eight precious grandchildren, Tyler, Brittany, and Mackenzie Stephens of Birmingham, AL, Nicholaus, Brandon, and Alexandra Chabek of Abilene, TX, Austin and McKayla Johnson of Anderson, SC. He has one great-grandchild, Morrissey Chabek of Abilene, TX.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Cleo Marie Stephens Perraut.
The funeral service honoring and celebrating the life of Mr. Stephens will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 3:00pm at The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Rigsby officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Prior to the funeral service, the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00pm until 2:30pm.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made to North Anderson Baptist Church, 2308 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.