Rocky Mount - Marvin Anthony "Tony" Stephens, age 70, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on October 31, 1948, he was the son of the late Ruby Stephens. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Stephens and two sisters, Joyce Stephens Crisp and Shirley Stephens Joyner.
Tony leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife, Susan Stephens, daughters, Rhonda Stephens Cooper (Alaric) and Tonya Stephens Price (Brandon). He is also survived by four grandchildren, Kendall Branch, Nathan Branch, Emma Price, Taylor Price, one great-grandchild, Kaiden Branch and several nieces and nephews.
Tony retired from Moore Paint Company. He loved fishing, working in his yard, painting, playing with his grandchildren and spending time with family, friends and beloved dog Charlie.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 2:00 PM in the Chapel. Burial will follow at Mill Branch Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Visitation
Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services
661 English Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 6/30, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Service
Mill Branch Cemetery
5597 S. Halifax Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Location Not Available
Sunday 6/30, 2:00 pm
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Rhonda, words can not begin to express the sorrow that I know you and your family is feeling. Take comfort in knowing that you have memories to carry you on. Sandra Arrington
susan and you girls brenda and I send our prayers and love to all of you I will miss you my buddy we had many good times togehter
Thank you so much Daddy for showing me unconditional love… I love you so much… I cant wait to see you again heart love your daughter Rhonda
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We wish we had known in time to attend the memorial service. Tony painted many, many houses for us over the years and he was always nice to us and the people around us. We appreciated Tony and his attitude and work. Our prayer is that you will be comforted by many good memories. Phil & Julia Manning
So sorry to hear about Tony, had many good memories of working with him when I was a teen. Hope and pray that you all will also be comforted by the good times you shared.