Gerald Harold Stephens

Gerald Harold "Steve" Stephens, age 83, died at St. Vincent Hospital, in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Monday, February 9, 2015. The cause was chronic pulmonary disease. Gerald was born October 17, 1931, in Fairburn, Georgia, where he lived until he was recruited to serve his country in the United States Army in the DMZ during the Korean Conflict. After returning to the United States, Gerald met and married his longtime companion of 62 years, Patsy Ann (White) Stephens. Gerald was a Deacon at Haven Heights Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas and attends Little Rock's First Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Gerald is also survived by his son, Rick Stephens of South Bend, Indiana and daughter, Pamela Kaye Goldsmith of Little Rock, Arkansas. He also leaves behind three granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 (NIV) Services will be held at on 10:20 a.m., Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park, at 10200 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Ark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars in honor of Sgt. Gerald H Stephens.