Milton Stephens age 93 years of Columbia passed away Saturday July 28, 2012

at 5:50 P.M. at Westlake Regional Hospital

He was born on July 16, 1919 in Adair County

He was the son of the late J. W. "Willie" & Mamie Wilcoxson Stephens

He is survived by his wife: Helen Burton Stephens

Two sons: Michael Lee Stephens & Anita Begley, Richard Wayne Stephens &

wife Marilyn Burton Stephens of Columbia, Ky.

also locally by one sister: Pauline Stephens Cheatham

4 Grandchildren: Chris Stephens, LaGene Sexton & husband Mendel, Ryan Stephens,

Lee Stephens & wife Lindsey

4 Great Grandchildren: Meridith Corbin, Hayley Stephens, Trey Stephens &

Raegann Stephens

Preceded in death by three brothers & one sister Johnny Stephens, C.C. Stephens, Billy Stephens &

Ruth Grant

Also surviving are several nieces, nephews & a host of other relatives & friends

Milton was a Christian & attended the Trinity United Methodist Church, was a farmer & a

Veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army with these; Decorations European

Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with Four (4) Bronze Battle Stars;

Two (2) Purple Heart with Two (2) Oak Leaf Cluster; Good Conduct Medal; American

Defense Service Medal.

wounds received in action in France & Germany

A member of the local VFW Post 6097 & DAV member

Funeral service Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. CDT at

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Clergy officiating Bro. Steve Pescosolido & Bro. Troy Long

Interment in Haven Hill Cemetery with full Military Honors by the

local VFW Post 6097

you may light a candle & sign guest book at www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com

expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Trinity United

Methodist Church or Gideon Bibles & may be made at the funeral home

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements

Visitation after 4:00 P. M. CDT Monday

Pallbearers: Chris Stephens, Lee Stephens, Ryan Stephens, Johnny Stephens, Jr.,

Steve Cheatham & Bobby Strange

Honorary pallbearers: Mr. & Mrs. Ron Adair, Robert Redmon, Trinity United

Methodist Church Fellowship Class & Dennis Stephens

Visitation : after 4:00 P.M. CDT Monday July 30 2012 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Services : Tuesday July 31 2012 at 1:00 P.M. CDT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Interment : Haven Hill CemeteryN