Raymond (Eddie) Stephens was born December 5, 1956 in West Memphis, Arkansas the son of the late Paul Leonard and Allie Mae Mitchell Stephens.Mr. Stephens worked in the shipping department for Diamond Diabetic Products. As a teenager, he was baptized into the church of Christ at Fourth Street in Selmer. He was a strong supporter of the American Diabetes Association and Feed The Children. Mr. Stephens greatest joy was found spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Stephens departed this life on May 23, 2009 in Dade City, Florida at the age of 52 Years, 5 Months, 18 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Leah Stephens of Dade City, FL; a son, Beau Stephens and wife Britni of Zephyrhills, FL; three grandchildren: Georgia Stephens, Savannah Stephens, and Beau D. Stephens; five sisters: Betty Rogers of Cleveland, GA, Katy Redmon of Selmer, TN, Brenda Stephens of Selmer, TN, Patsy Stephens of Madison, AL, and Peggy Richardson of Savannah, TN. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Stephens.