Bill Stephens

Billy Ray “Bill” Stephens, 64 a lifelong resident of Burlington died Friday, August 9, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was the supervisor of Shipping/Receiving for Skilcraft, LLC of Burlington and was in his 35th year with the company.

Mr. Stephens was a member of Sheet Metal Worker’s Local
# 24. He attended Burlington Baptist Church and he enjoyed deer hunting.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Geraldine “Gerry” Meece Stephens of Burlington; mother, Mary E. McArthur Stephens of Florence; daughter, Kris (Tony) Walsh of Union; two sons, Sean Stephens of Paris, Kentucky and Chad (Kaytlin) Stephens of Florence; sisters, Connie J. (Dan) Wentworth of Paris, Kentucky and Tena F. (Mark) Abdon of Boone County; brothers, Robert H. (Pat) Stephens of Burlington, James R. (Vivian) Stephens of Florence and Jerry L. (Julie) Stephens of Petersburg; six grandchildren, Brenna, Braden, Bryson, Brody, Billy Ray and Brendan; and a great granddaughter, Kaidence.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert K. Stephens; and step-son, David S. Meece.

Visitation is Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Hebron. Funeral services to follow at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Reverend Todd Toole officiating. Interment at Belleview Cemetery, Burlington.

Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017 or the American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017.