Jerald Dewayne "JD" Stephen, 70, of Clarksville, TN, died on Friday, May 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Howard Stephen and Virginia Byroad Stephen.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 3 PM at First Baptist Church in Oak Grove, KY with Rev. Todd Gray officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Indiana. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012 from 1 PM until the hour of service at the church.
Jerald was a truck driver. He was also members of the truck drivers ministry and VFW.
He is survived by his wife, Debra A. Stephen of Clarksville, TN; two sons, Jerald Stephen, Jr. of Big Rock, TN and Timothy Stephen of Clarksville, TN; a daughter, Suzanne Coe of Clarksville, TN; a brother, William Stephen of Cloverdale, IN; six sisters, Ada Morris of Morristown, IN, Juanita Patterson of Shelbyville, IN, Nancy Grimes of Gwynnville, IN, Sandra Houston of Brookville, IN, Cherilyne Martin of New Palestine, IN, and Kathline Lady of Richmond, IN; and six grandchildren.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. On-line condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.