After a 20 year battle with cancer, Mr. Merle Stephens of Clarksville and Tampa, died June 10, 2016, at the beautiful home he loved in Clarksville, surrounded by his family.
Born October 27, 1931, he was the twin brother of Marguerite who was born a few minutes before him. Mr. Stephens is survived by his wife, Linda Stephens, of Tampa; his children, Teresa Lopez of Clarksville, Ronald Merle Stephens, Wendell Stephens and Angelia Villarosa of Tampa, FL; sisters, Marguerite Roberts and Martha Hendon; brothers, Ancil Stephens and Tommy Stephens.
We miss our husband, father and brother and await the time he will be resurrected a young healthy man so we may be reunited with him. Merle was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for 60 years.
Visitation for family and friends will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Affordable Funeral Care, 1112 Ohio Avenue, Lynn Haven, FL, ph. 850-913-8817.
