Richard Neil Stephens Obituary

In loving memory of Richard Neil Stephens of Lyons, Georgia, who departed this world on May 16, 2024 at the age of 63. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ramona Calhoun Stephens and H. R. Stephens; and his friend Griffin. He is survived by: his son Ryan Stephens of Germany; his granddaughters, Yuno of Germany and Aivy Stephens of Germany; his sisters, Pamela McCarthy of Pennsylvania and Kathy Highman (Ainsley) of Branford, Connecticut; his cousin Helen Stephens Sanders (Johnny) of Uvalda; his nephew Michael MacCausland (Timalee) of Pennsylvania; and his close friend Marcy Holtzendorf.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sweet Onion Animal Protection Society, PO Box 210, Vidalia, GA 30475.