Larry Stephens

S UNRISE : MARCH 15, 1993 S UNSET : J ANUARY 24, 2024

L ARRY S TEPHENS J R . was born to the parentage of Larry Stephens Sr. and Shelia Stephens on March 15, 1993. Larry attended Dallas Public Schools and graduated in 2011. He took over his dad's family business, Stephens Fence and Concrete. Larry received Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He loved his family deeply and was a loving brother. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Shelia Stephens and Larry Stephens Sr. Larry leaves to cherish his memories: Mercedes Stephens (sister), Porshala Wright (sister), Dorothy Wright (grandmother), Tonnette Wright (aunt), Anthony Blacknall, Billy Stephens, Ray Stephens (uncles), Khalil Stephens, Kourtney Ellis (nephews), Gabrielle Ellis, Kiara Ellis (nieces), and special friend, Jessica Scott.

G OD S AW Y OU God saw you were getting tired, And a cure was not to be, He put His arms around you And whispered, "Come with Me'" With tearful eyes we watched you suffer And saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands were put to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us. He only Takes the Best.

— C ELEBRATION OF L IFE — F RIDAY , F EBRUARY 9, 2024 1:00 PM

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S CRIPTURE R EADING ………..……........... Minister Dale Jackson O LD T ESTAMENT N EW T ESTAMENT

P RAYER ………..…….................................. Minister Dale Jackson

S OLO ……………..……………...…….. Da’Marcus Walker Jr.

R EMARKS ….………………………………... Limit 2 Minutes

M ESSAGE OF C ELEBRATION ………………... Rev. C. J. Wright

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T RIBUTE TO M Y Boer Jooney I miss you and I will always love you through thick and thin of course, it wasn't always rainbows and butterflies. We had our fair share of arguments and disagreements, as all siblings do. But those moments never diminished the love we had for each other. Even in the midst of heated discussions, we always found a way to get over anything and grow stronger as siblings. Now that you are no longer with me, a part of me feels empty. The void left by your absence is immeasurable, and I can't help but miss you with every fiber of my being. Life will never be the same without you Jooney. I love you forever and a day.

-Love Your Big Sista Grace

Dear, Uncle Jooney I am going to miss you alot, when I didn't have a father figure or someone to look up to you and papa were there for me to look up to, you supported me no matter what it was that I did, when I played soccer you came to my games, when I played football you would talk to me about it and ask me how it went. I'm going to miss all those times we played GTA, Mortal Kombat, threw the football, and watched movies. I miss you alot and wish you were still here with us but I know you're in a better place now with papa. - Khalil

Jooney,

My Stinky Butt I've been so blessed & thankful for the relationship that stayed & continued to grow outside of everything else. You've been my BF since day 1 which of course turned to much more! You knew I wasn't going nowhere no matter the circumstances. Just know I love you more than life will ever know itself. You've been my heart for a long time & had it in so many ways. All of our inside jokes, goofy sayings, & movies we watched

over & over, especially the ones I introduced u to will always be something close & dear to my heart that no1 can take from my memories. Being the loving friends & companions was always something that we never let go no matter what, & I will always cherish that. Nobody ever really understood us & probably never will. I had the last call with Jooney & his conversation is something I'll never forget. I heard him peacefully falling asleep on the phone not knowing that'd be the last call & God would be calling him home. 12 years of so many adventures, struggles, ups & downs that I wouldn't trade. I Love you "Jooney" Larry Wayne Stephens Jr. Rest In Heaven Babe. - Jessica Scott I still can't believe that you're gone. I'm going to miss that beautiful smile that you had and the funny stories that you told me. I won't forget the way you always told me, "Auntie chill". And I won't forget the look you'd give me when you knew you were in trouble and not telling the truth, but it just wasn't in my heart to discipline you. I know I could never replace your mother but I loved you just like you were my own child. You fought a good battle and now it's time for you to rest, no more pain. I will always love you! Auntie Tonnette To my nephew Jr.

Acknowledgement One never knows just how many friends they have until the loss of a loved one. Words cannot express the comfort you have given us in our time of bereavement, just knowing that your prayers, thoughts, and yes, your presence were with us on this day has made our loss a little less painful. Thank you for the flowers, prayers, cards, food, the kind words, as well as your presence. The Family A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS Desmond Warren De'Anthony Walker Da'Marcus Walker Johnny Wright F INAL R ESTING P LACE Lincoln Memorial Park Dallas, Texas Darius Perkins Colby Wallace Kourtney Ellis