Paul Clifford Stephens, 78, of Hilliard, FL passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born August 17, 1946 in Tampa, FL to the late Carl Stephens and Mary Naomi Hancock Stephens. Mr. Stephens was a graduate of Paxton Sr. High School and proudly served in the US Air Force. In his spare time, he enjoyed photography, camping and woodworking. He was a member of Live Oak Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter: Mary Dawn Anderson; 3-brothers: Danny Stephens, Glenn Stephens, Marion Stephens and a sister: Paula Sheffield.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years: Gloria Smith Stephens; 6-children: Tara Roach, Greg (Linda) Stephens, Melinda (Chris) Barber, Tiffany (Lamar) Albritton, Sonny (Ellen) Thigpen and Scott (Nikki) Stephens; a brother: Charles Stephens; 10-grandchildren; 3-great grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Live Oak Baptist Church, 36178 Congregation Lane, Callahan, FL with Pastor Sonny Foraker and Pastor David King officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL at 2:30 PM with military honors.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.srfhcallahan.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home-Callahan Chapel, 617365 Brandies Avenue, Callahan, FL is honored to serve the Stephens family.
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