Douglas Dene Stephenson “Doug” was born in Escondido, California, on September 17, 1955.
After high school, Doug served in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Infantryman and relocated to
Alabama where he met his wife Terri Gamble and began his family. He graduated from
Jacksonville State University with a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing, joined the
Guntersville Jaycees and ran many businesses throughout his lifetime. Doug was a free spirit
who loved videography, traveling, surfing and spending time with his family. He passed away in
Guntersville on April 19, 2022, at the age of 66.
Doug is survived by his children: Dustan Stephenson, Natalin Stephenson, Chad Stephenson and
Jake Ousley; brothers and sisters: Dawn Lee Stephenson, Roxanne Stephenson, Michael
Stephenson, Pamela DeCamp, Sunday Busse, Johnny Donley, many grandchildren and great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Rocky Stephenson.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on April 24, 2022, from 12-2 pm at the Lake
Guntersville State Park Beach Pavilion. All family and friends are welcome to attend. An
additional oceanside ceremony in California will take place this summer.
