Rev. Homer Stephens, 81, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, December 22, 2017 at 5:30 A.M. at Signature Healthcare at Summit Manor in Columbia.

He was born February 2, 1936, in Russell County, to the late George and Fairlee Hopper Stephens.  He was married to Delpha Hughes Stephens for 56 years until her death August 18, 2013 and later married Brenda Garmon Stephens.

Rev. Stephens was in the ministry for 55 years.  In 1967, he founded Calvary Temple Church in the Garlin community and served as Pastor for 49 years.

Survivors include:

His wife – Brenda Gann Garmon Stephens of Columbia

Three daughters – Tammy Bryant and husband Wayne, Robin Franklin and husband Billy, Sherry Turner all of Columbia

Four brothers – Elmer, Quinton and Glen Stephens all of Russell Springs, Jimmy Stephens of Campbellsville

Two sisters – Sarah Estes and Kathleen Holt both of Eubank

Four grandchildren – Wesley Bryant, Tiffany Arnold, Bethany Thompson, Cody Turner

Five great-grandchildren – Landon and Landree Bryant, Blaire Arnold, Amelia and Connor Thompson

Several other relatives and friends

He was preceded in death by a grandchild; Amy Jo Bryant

A Home-Going Celebration will be Friday, December 29, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Calvary Temple Church with Rev. Johnny Autry, Rev. Jimmy Lee and Pastor Troy McWhorter officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 3:00 P.M. Thursday and 8:00 A.M. Friday at Calvary Temple Church

Casket Bearers:  Wesley Bryant, Cody Turner, Billy Franklin, Wayne Bryant, Anthony Arnold, Jr. Thompson

Honorary:  Tiffany Arnold, Bethany Thompson, Amanda Bryant, Blaire Arnold, Landon Bryant, Amelia Thompson, Connor Thompson Landree Bryant

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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