Robert Everett Stephens Jr.

Robert Everett Stephens Jr., 67, of Trumann, passed away Nov. 11, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born July 13, 1956, in Wynne to Robert E. Stephens Sr. and Dorothy Smithson. He was a truck driver and of the Baptist and Pentecostal faith. Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Tacker.

He is survived by his wife Debbie Stephens of Washington State; one daughter, Tomeika Defoe of Minnesota; one brother, Billy Ray Stephens of Caraway; three sisters, Judy Hardin of Marked Tree, Rebecca Gamber of Huntsville, Ala., and Donna Faye Stephens of Trumann; several grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The graveside service will be Friday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye with Bro. Rick Kimery officiating. Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza will be in charge of the arrangements.