Gary Stephens

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Gary Earl Stephens, 61, of Marble Hill passed away Friday, June 1, 2012, at Sells Nursing Home in Matthews, Mo.

He was born Dec. 4, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., son of Gerald Earl and Dorothy Mae Berry Stephens.

Stephens had worked at the pallet mill.

He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include a brother, Larry Stephens; and a sister, Sandra Schwartz of Marble Hill.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Ellen Lincoln.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Fred Ritter officiating. Full military honors will be conducted.

Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill is in charge of arrangements.