1956
Bryan
2015
Bryan Mark Stephens
August 29, 1956 — December 20, 2015
Age 59, transitioned Sunday December 20, 2015. Survived by devoted wife, Mary Stephens; Born August 29, 1956 in Motclaire, NJ to Christine and Stephens, who preceded him in death.
On December 20, 2015 God called him home, his wife Mary Stephens was by his side as God gave him his wings and took him home with Jesus.
He attended Lakewood High School in NJ. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1974 and was honorably because as his friends called "Big 9" he outgrew the ship. He returned to Lakewood High and graduated. He also attended Mercer and Miami Dade Colleges. He moved to Nashville and met and married Mary Stephens on December 8, 2014 here at ------ after 11 years of devotion and love for one another. He joined JJMDC and professed his love for Jesus Christ. He loved the years he had playing basketball. He loved his family and friends, but most of all he loved to hear pastor Pearson preach.
Bryan was a loving and devoted husband.
Survived by wife Mary Stephens; 2 brothers, Kirk (Jacqueline), Rob (Rose) Woods; 1 sister, Robin Collins, 11 nieces and nephews, 2 grandsons, Wesley and Mark, and a host of cousins and in laws. You will be sadly missed.
A Tribute to My Husband
Bryan Mark Stephens
My dearest one, I will always love you, Bryan.
We had a good life together, it was one so rare 24/7 we both were always there.
I keep thinking of little things you use to say like: You, me and Jesus that's all we need; or the time you told me 10 years ago you had notches on your shoulders for your wings when it was your time to go.
You know that December morning and all night before you kept saying I love you, like you knew you would speak no more!! Now I only find comfort knowing I loved you too and I can see you with your new wings. I know now God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were getting harder to climb, so he called you by name and gently closed your eyes. The long and sleepless nights, the pain and weariness can no longer keep us up all night , God let you sleep away as you took your flight, Rest in Peace Bryan cause I am alright, rest knowing we will be together again when I too am called to take my flight.
I'll always love you.
Your wife
Mary
On December 20, 2015 God called him home, his wife Mary Stephens was by his side as God gave him his wings and took him home with Jesus.
He attended Lakewood High School in NJ. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1974 and was honorably because as his friends called "Big 9" he outgrew the ship. He returned to Lakewood High and graduated. He also attended Mercer and Miami Dade Colleges. He moved to Nashville and met and married Mary Stephens on December 8, 2014 here at ------ after 11 years of devotion and love for one another. He joined JJMDC and professed his love for Jesus Christ. He loved the years he had playing basketball. He loved his family and friends, but most of all he loved to hear pastor Pearson preach.
Bryan was a loving and devoted husband.
Survived by wife Mary Stephens; 2 brothers, Kirk (Jacqueline), Rob (Rose) Woods; 1 sister, Robin Collins, 11 nieces and nephews, 2 grandsons, Wesley and Mark, and a host of cousins and in laws. You will be sadly missed.
A Tribute to My Husband
Bryan Mark Stephens
My dearest one, I will always love you, Bryan.
We had a good life together, it was one so rare 24/7 we both were always there.
I keep thinking of little things you use to say like: You, me and Jesus that's all we need; or the time you told me 10 years ago you had notches on your shoulders for your wings when it was your time to go.
You know that December morning and all night before you kept saying I love you, like you knew you would speak no more!! Now I only find comfort knowing I loved you too and I can see you with your new wings. I know now God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were getting harder to climb, so he called you by name and gently closed your eyes. The long and sleepless nights, the pain and weariness can no longer keep us up all night , God let you sleep away as you took your flight, Rest in Peace Bryan cause I am alright, rest knowing we will be together again when I too am called to take my flight.
I'll always love you.
Your wife
Mary
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