William Franklin Stephens, age 66, of Grand Ridge, Florida passed away on November 6, 2016 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.
William was born in Jacksonville, Florida on September 29, 1950 and had lived in the Grand Ridge area for the past 10 years coming from Cocoa Beach, Florida. William was a Vietnam Veteran and proudly served his country. William loved the woods and he enjoyed fishing. He loved animals and spent his last days with his precious cat “Ashley”. William also enjoyed watching television especially NASCAR and outdoor reality shows. He loved his family dearly especially his only daughter Hollie.
William is survived by his daughter Hollie Stephens; two brothers Bobby Stephens and his wife Ginny of Neptune Beach, FL and Steve Stephens and his wife Patty of St. Augustine, FL; two beloved grandchildren Brian Christopher Pratt and Keely Pratt of Jacksonville, FL and his longtime companion and girlfriend Sonia Flagge.
Committal and Interment Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM CST at Dykes Cemetery in Sneads, Florida with Rev. Clinton Howell officiating. The American Legion Post 241 will perform full military honors.
Lanier-Andler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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