Robert Newton Stephens

March 26, 1934 - August 15, 2020

STEPHENS, Robert Newton, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, August 15, 2020. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from Glynwood Baptist Church at 2:30 pm with Pastor James Jackson and Pastor Mike Denning officiating. Mr. Stephens was known as Robert, Bob, Dad, Big Daddy and a child of God by all who loved him. He served in the U.S. Army, also was skilled machinist and refrigeration technician for 45 years with Geniune Auto Parts and Mid-State Thermo King. Mr. Stephens was a member of Glynwood Baptist Church. He loved spending his time outdoors, always had a garden and an avid Auburn fan. Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Connie Stephens and Georgia Lee Brown Stephens; four siblings, Charles Stephens, Ray Stephens, Faye Middleton and Doug Stephens. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Leal Wood Stephens; four children, Vint Stephens, Cindy Martin Salyers (Greg), Todd Stephens (Debra) and Wade Stephens; seven grandchildren, David, Keri, Alex, Brandy, Levi, Cory and Jeremy; seven great-grandchildren, Devin, Jadin, Emma Claire, Sam, Annleigh, Saylor and Abigail; sister, Henriette Hood (Clifton); sisters-in-law, Ann Stephens and Darlene Stephens; extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to Gynwood Baptist Church Building Fund.