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Jerry T. Stephens

August 2, 1939 — November 3, 2020

Jerry T. Stephens, 81, of Benton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Mayor Stephens served his community of Benton for over 30 years and was a member at Ocoee Church of God.  He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a faithful member of Benton Lions Club and a member of The Local 704 Ironworkers Union.

He was born on August 2, 1939 to the late Clyde Franklin Stephens and Marchie Tallent Stephens.

Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Willie Moats, C.F. Stephens, Jr., Dorothy Brown, Helen Davis, Elizabeth Carr, Don Stephens and Margaret Stone; beloved granddaughter, Crystal Dawn Stephens.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 48 years, Frances Green Harrison Stephens; loving children, Chris (Patty) Stephens, Keith Stephens, Dan (Gail) Harrison and Denise (Kenny) Park; grandchildren, Sarah (Jared) Pomeroy, Keena (Jon) Dalton, Letia Stephens, Joey Stephens, Mallorie (Wayne) Gibson, Luke Harrison, Allison (Scott) Rummel and Hunter Longley; great-grandchildren, Eli Dalton, Brock Dalton, Emmary Gibson and Gatlin Gibson; siblings, Alberta Williams, J.C. (Carolyn) Stephens and Charlotte Hall; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends also survive.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Benton with Pastor Mike Whitmire and Chief Rocky King officiating.  A private graveside service will be held at Benton Memorial Gardens with The Benton Police Department, City Commissioner Joe Jenkins and beloved friend, Tommy Swann serving as pallbearers.

His family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, prior to the service at First Baptist Church.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, November 7, 2020

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

First Baptist Church of Benton

249 Parksville Rd, Benton, TN 37307

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Visitation

Saturday, November 7, 2020

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

First Baptist Church of Benton

249 Parksville Rd, Benton, TN 37307

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Visitation

Sunday, November 8, 2020

12:00 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

First Baptist Church of Benton

249 Parksville Rd, Benton, TN 37307

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Celebration of Life

Sunday, November 8, 2020

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

First Baptist Church of Benton

249 Parksville Rd, Benton, TN 37307

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Graveside Service

Sunday, November 8, 2020

Benton Memorial Gardens

217 Patty Rd, Benton, TN 37307

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