William J. Stephenson 92, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at the Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home in St. Augustine, Florida. William was born on Friday, August 1, 1919 in Raleigh, North Carolina to the late William Johnson and Mary (Coble) Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson Faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army, a WWII veteran, he was taken prisoner of War during the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Purple Heart with 2 Bronze Stars with an Oak Leaf Cluster. William was a member of the V.F.W., P.O.W,, D.A.V. and the Battle of the Bulge. He was a conductor and retired from the Seaboard Rail Road. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing William’s online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mr. Stephenson is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Helen Salome Stephenson; son, Jack Stephenson; daughters: Ginny Williams and husband J.R., Gail Baker and husband Fred, and Roberta Stephenson Lee; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister, Jean Porter; Many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers contributions in William’s name may be made to Clydie Morgan, P.O.W. Treasurer, 3201 East Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, Texas 76010. Inurnment will be at the Jacksonville National Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida. Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.
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We think of you often, and miss our best neighbors ever. Just know we love you and morn with you at the loss of WJ. Love always.
We send our heartfelt condolences at this time of personal loss to all of your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Daddy told me this morning he saw the obituary in the paper for Mr. Stephenson. I am deeply sorry for your loss and will have alot of memories from all of the years our families have been friends. I love each of you dearly and think of you often. You are in my prayers.
Helen,
May God give you and your family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
We are always here for you.
Dayle & Bob Manes
Justin,
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family from your entire CA family – especially your ESR team. I pray that the wonderful memories that your hold of your grandfather and can forever cherish serve as comfort in this difficult time.
Regards,
Myr
To the Stephenson family. We are sorry to hear about the dealth of W J Stephenson. Our prayers are with the family as they grieve over the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and great-father. May God Bless each one of you. Marty and Jane Mason
I am so sorry for your loss. May “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God’s Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time.