TIMOTHY STEPHENS, age 71, of Sherwood, Tenn., departed this life on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at his residence losing his battle with cancer. Mr. Stephens was born in Winchester, Tenn., to the late Morton and RoseEdia Steele Stephens on December 8, 1950.  Mr. Stephens was retired from CSX Railroad after approximately 35 years of employment as a Track Repairman.  Mr. Stephens last attended the Light House Church of Jesus in Winchester.  He loved to travel.  His favorite place to vacation was in the Smokies.  He loved to talk to people and never met a stranger.  He could remember almost everyone's name that he ever met.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Metcalf, brother, Ricky Stephens, daughter, Stacy Stephens, son, David Stephens and great-grandson, Colton Dwayne Stephens.  He is survived by his wife, Patsy Stephens of Sherwood, Children: Patricia Smith and husband, Bobby of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Josh Stephens and wife, Amanda of Belvidere, Emily Jackson and husband, Greg of Sherwood, and Bradley Stephens. Grandchildren; Chase, Chris, Jeremy, Destin, Marissa (Joseph) Murphy, Caleb, Morgan, Hailey, Naomi, 2-Great-Grandchildren; Emery and Drake, Brothers; Elvis Stephens and wife, Mary Neil of Belvidere, Clifford Stephens of Belvidere, Sister, Loretta Williams and husband, Eddie of Belvidere.

Services for Mr. Stephens will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, April 22 in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Howard Riddle, officiating.  Visitation with the family is scheduled for 12:00 Noon on Friday prior to the Service at 2:00.

Interment will follow in the Clark Gardens Cemetery in the Keith Springs Community in Belvidere.