Kenneth J. Stephenson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kenneth J. Stephenson of Panama City, Florida, born in Cottondale, Florida, who passed away on December 6, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth J. Stephenson to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Kenneth is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Kenneth's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Grady Stephenson, Jr. and Lillian Fay Brown Stephens; and his sister Wanda Faye Stephens Smith. He is survived by: his son Damian Green; his grandchildren, Tyreck and Shakyla; his sisters, Mashelia Batson (Elton) of Marianna, Christells Stephens of Marianna, Kimbra Williams (Josh) of Cottondale and Jacqueline Graham of Marianna, Florida; and his godmother Minnie Tripp. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Peoples Funeral Home Chapel (2876 Orange St, Marianna, FL 32448). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church (3144 Willow St, Cottondale, FL 32431). A burial will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the St. John Baptist Church Cemetery (3903 Missouri Rd, Marianna, FL 32446).
