Thursday, June 6, 2024

Obituary - Billy R. Stephens

Billy R. Stephens, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at his home in Clinton, Missouri surrounded by his family. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial with military honors to follow in the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the Children's Dream Factory or the Make a Wish Foundation and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Billy was born on October 15, 1947, he was the son of Walter and Juanita Stephens. Billy grew up in Caldwell County, Missouri. He attended Breckenridge Public School where he was in the graduating class of 1965. Billy served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. On October 31, 1978 he and Sharon united in marriage. They made their home in the Clinton, Missouri area.

Billy worked for 24 years as a Teamster Car Hauler for Allied Systems. He was a member of Teamster Local 41 in Kansas City, Missouri, and a VFW Member.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Juanita Stephens. Survivors include his wife Sharon of the home, his daughter Michelle Goth and husband Noel Clark of Clinton, Missouri, his grandchildren, Gunner Clark and Brittney Clark of Clinton, Missouri, his siblings, Ronnie Stephens and wife Mary of Centralia, Missouri, Patricia Holms and husband Dwayne of Edwards, Missouri, along with numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

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