James L. Stephens
July 31, 1961 ~ October 16, 2020
Born in: Titusville, Pennsylvania
James L. Stephens, 59, of Centerville, passed away, Friday, October 16, 2020 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1961 in Titusville, a son of Clifford W. Stephens and Frances K. Kalkbrenner Stephens.
He attended Maplewood High School as well as attended Tryonville United Methodist Church and Church of Christ in Titusville.
James loved everything Elvis and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He loved his family especially his nieces and nephews and will be known as a man of great faith. He was a miracle of life, when he was born James only had a 5% chance of living and was the 2nd oldest person in the United States with Spina Bifida. He was loved by everyone who had the opportunity to know him.
James is survived by his long time companion, Deborah A. Durst of Centerville; his mother, Kay Stephens of Centerville; a sister, Lynda K. Bullock of Meadville; four brothers, Bob Stephens and his wife Carmen of Chapel Hill, NC, Bryan S. Stephens and his companion Tracy Handy of Centerville, Michael Myers and his wife Melissa of Pittsburgh, and Joseph Myers and his companion Tracy of Pittsburgh; seventeen nieces and nephews; eighteen great nieces and nephews; one uncle, Archie Kalkbrenner of Centerville; and three aunts, Alice Palmer of California, Dorothy Cleland of Centerville, and Donna Peeples of Ohio; paternal aunt, Dixie Edwards; paternal uncle, Willis Stephens.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford W. Stephens; maternal grandparents, Joe and Jenny Kalkbrenner; paternal grandparents, George and Bertha Stephens; a brother, Daryl Stephens; and several aunts and uncles.
Family and friends are invited to a drive through visitation at Tryonville Cemetery, Five Corners Road, Centerville, on Wednesday, October 21st from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Due to Covid-19 concerns it is asked you please stay in your automobile and pay your respects to the family as you pass through the cemetery.
Burial will take place in Tryonville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested in James' memory to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505 (www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org)
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on James' Book of Memories online at www.warrenfh.com
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N. Main Street, Townville.
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Dear Aunt Kay and family,
My heart breaks for you all. Jim was such a ray of sunshine. He never complained about his disability. He was always smiling and laughing. One thing is for sure Jim loved his family dearly. He loved going to Grandpa and Grandma Kalkbrenners. I remember playing lost of card games with Jim growing up at GP & GM’s house. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I just know Jim is looking down on all of us and standing on the legs that the good Lord bestowed upon him when he went to heaven. He is finally free and soaring with the angels. RIP dear cousin….All my love, Sister.
Momma Kay I know it’s hard but please hang in there and I love you and miss you, I’m gonna try to get there for you
I am so very sorry. Please know our thought and prayers are with you all.
Donna, John & Nancy Patterson
What a blessed life JImmy has had. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Jimmy always had a smile for us whenever we would visit.
Jim & Linda Ricker
I never met James (Jimmer) but I met his brother Brian in 2009. Brian called and left a message saying he lost his brother last night and immediately my heart ached for James’ family. My dad died October 15, 2020 so the pain of his death is still fresh which gives me an intense sorrow for what you all are going through. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you would find comfort and peace for your troubled hearts. – Jonathan Southwick