James Marion Stephens Sr. Obituary
The memory of James Marion Stephens Sr. in Holden, Louisiana, who passed away on December 9, 2024 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Marion Stephens Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elisha Stephens and Martha Stephens; his children, Denny Stephens and Jammie Stephens; his siblings, Billy Stephens, J. C. Stephens, Bunkie Stephens, Kay Stephens and Faye Roberts; and his siblings-in-law, Sheila Stephens and Joe Barfield.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Alice Stephens; his children, James "Lil Jimmy" Stephens Jr. (Amy Stephens), Royce Odam (Angie Odam), Christopher "Chris" Stephens (Kimberly "Kimmie" Stephens), Mary Amanda Ballard, Jennifer Bush (Robert Bush), Christina Thoms (Joshua Thoms) and Rhonda Randall (Tommy Randall); his grandchildren, Vanessa Lee (Chris Lee), Jessica Stephens, Jimmy The 3rd, Jacob Wayne Stephens, Lindsey Marie Stephens, D'Sha Hutchinson (Brayden Hutchinson), Ricky Ballard (Jordan Ballard), Lanie Ballard, Vanessica Purvis, Flavya Purvis, Zander Purvis, Jonathan "Jay Jay" Collins Jr., Caleb Thoms, Levi Thoms, Skyler Mitchell (Ashley Mitchell), Mallory Odam, Colby Odam, Blaine Odam, Braydan Odam, Nicholas Stephens, Devon Stephens, Joseph Shumake (Heather Shumake), Stephanie Bray (C. J. Bray), Alison Price (Jeremy Price) and Joshua Lumpkin; his great grandchildren, Braxton, Carlton Lee, Keith, Daisy Hutchinson, Amelia, Colton, Baby Ricky Ballard, Easterly, Brad Odam, Colby, Keaton, Kazleigh Mitchell, Braelyn, Carson, Sawyer, Brenley Shumake, Kannon, Landon, Paisley Bray, Hailey, Brianna, Dallton and Maddi Price; his siblings, Shirley Barfield, Janie Loxley (Daniel Payne), Johnny Stephens and Alice Thomas (James Thomas); and his sisters-in-law, Cheryl Stephens and Linda Stephens.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Fundamental Baptist Church (24240 S Frost Rd, Livingston, LA 70754). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Fundamental Baptist Church Cemetery (24240 S Frost Rd, Livingston, LA 70754).
