Bobby D. Stephens

Bobby D. Stephens, 74, Plainfield, died February 10, 2012, in the emergency room at St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. Mr. Stephens was born May 12, 1937, in Russell County, Kentucky, to the late O.D. and Loda (Polston) Stephens.

He was a self-employed carpentered for years, working six days a week to care and provide for his loving family. Mr. Stephens was as faithful member of First Separate Baptist Church in Christ. He enjoyed fishing and feeding his birds and squirrels. He will be sorely missed by his loving family and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ellen Lou Russell.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mildred (Gadberry) Stephens; children, Vickie Collins (David) of Georgia, Dennis Stephens of Mooresville, and Angela Moraitis (John) of Florida; brother, Lonza D. Stephens of Kentucky; grandchildren, Shawna Rene, Christopher, Amanda, Valerie, Brad, and Robert; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Tea, Austin, Hayley, Tracey, and Robert Allen.

The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in First Separate Baptist Church in Christ, 25 Bixler Road, Indianapolis, 46227, with calling there from 11 a.m. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Rev. Jimmy Polston will officiate. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.