Donny Joe Stephens, 66, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at NMMC in Tupelo, MS. He was born in Austin, TX to Bobby and DeEtta Sneed Stephens. He was a cabinet builder for many years. He was an artist who loved playing guitar with his friends and writing songs. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 21, 2 p.m. at Liberty Church of Christ with John Williams and David Conley officiating. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his mother, DeEtta Stephens; two brothers, Gary Stephens and Shannon Stephens (Jessica); nieces and nephews, Staci Carter, Brently Stephens (Jenny), Kari Anna Davis (Greg), Jenna Beth Paul (Dylan), Blake Stephens and Chloe Stephens; several great nieces, great nephews and cousins and three aunts, Shirley Harrison (Glen), Margaret Crabb and Johnnie Ruth Hill.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Stephens and his grandparents, James and Beulah Stephens and Hildred and Beulah Sneed.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Stephens, Randy Stephens, Shane Stephens, Jeff Stephens, Mike Stephens and Greg Stephens. Honorary pallbearers will be Harmon Davis, Buddy Wiltshire, Russell Davis, Anthony Timms, Joe Slayton, Brandon Credille, Tim Burton, Alan Howard, Jonathan Horn, Griff Griffin, Byron Underwood, Dennis Petree, Farron Credille, Josh Stanley, Wallace Williams and Steve Smith.
Visitation will be Monday, November 21, 1-2 p.m. at Liberty Church of Christ.
