Emory Stephens

Mr. Emory Stephens, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, April 26, 2021.

Mr. Stephens was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on October 11, 1938 to the late Homer and Leota Abercrombie Stephens. Mr. Stephens was a graduate of Lumpkin County High School with the class of 1957. He was almost the Valedictorian and only lost by coin toss. After graduation Mr. Stephens graduated from the University of North Georgia with a degree in accounting. He went to work at his alma mater UNG in the accounting department and worked there for 17 years. Mr. Stephens then went to serve his beloved hometown as the city manager for Dahlonega. From there his service took him to Toccoa as the city accountant. Mr. Stephens loved old tractors and antique cars and trucks. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Stephens; son and daughter-in-law William and Shannon Stephens; son Stacey Stephens; son and daughter-in-law Bruce and Stacy Stephens; his grandchildren who lovingly called him “Pap”, Thomas Stephens, Claire Stephens, Dalton Stephens, Hayden Stephens, and Ian Stephens, all of Dahlonega; and sister and brother-in-law Elizabeth and Gene Warwick, Cleveland.  

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, April 30, 2021 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. Dr. Gerhard Michael will officiate. Interment will follow in Wahoo Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.    

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Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Hwy 19 N, Dahlonega, GA 30533 (706) 864-4159