William “Bill” Boyd Stephens, Sr., 72, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bobbie Stephens.

He was born in Thomas County, Georgia and had lived in Wakulla County since 1973 coming from Lakeland, Florida.  He was retired from the City of Sopchoppy as a Public Water Systems Operator.  He attended Lake Ellen Baptist Church.  He was Past Master of Ashmore Masonic Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308.

Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sopchoppy United Methodist Church.

Services will be Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Sopchoppy United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow at West Sopchoppy Cemetery.  Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel, in Crawfordville, is assisting with arrangements (850-926-3333) or www.bevisfh.com.

He is also survived by four children:  Brenda Villiard (Kevin) of Sopchoppy; Pamela Smith (Ronnie) of Joplin, MO; William “Bill” B. Stephens, Jr. (Sheila) of Crawfordville and Michael D. Stephens (Deanna) of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters:  Betty Ann Smith of Medart and Faye Andrews (J.C.) of Tallahassee, FL; brother:  Andy Jack Stephens (Sandy) of Coolidge, GA; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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