John Mark Stephens

John Mark Stephens, age 61, of Lavonia, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. 

Mr. Stephens was born on November 9, 1960, in Texas.  

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mable Hefner Stephens; son, John William Stephens; maternal grandparents, Dick Hefner and Emma Lou Hefner Jones; and paternal grandparents, Ferman and Della Stephens. 

Survivors include his daughter and husband, Bridget Stephens and Carl Sutton; father, John Ross Stephens; grandchildren: Darcie Ramonalyn Schultz, Carson Wayne Sutton, Lily Anne Sutton, William Gage Wayne Conner, Gavin Lee Conner, and Joseph William Carl Sutton; sisters and brother-in-law: Angela and David Loudermilk, Lavelle Stephens, and Lou Jean Stephens Brady; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.