Christopher Burt "Chris" Stephens

Christopher Burt "Chris" Stephens, 47, of Dawsonville went home to be with the Lord October 24, 2010.

Born August 28, 1963, Chris was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. He was a 1981 graduate of Dawson County High School and attended Lanier Technical School. He was formerly employed as a truck mechanic with Lyndon West Trucking and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Chris was gentle, kind, loving and was a devoted son, brother and uncle.

Surviving are his mother, Vaudell Stephens, Dawsonville; father and stepmother, Roger and Marjorie Stephens, Dawsonville; sisters and brothers in law, Sharon and Randy Allen, Gainesville, Katrina and Keith Holbrook, Dawsonville; brother, Lanier Stephens, Dawsonville; step sister and brother in law, Mellony and Cliff Peck, Cumming; nieces, Brandi Staton, Amy Stephens, Kasay Holbrook, Mechelle Martin, Melissa White; nephews, Kaleb Holbrook, Sam Allen, Charlie Allen; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 27, 2010 at 2 o'clock in the Chapel at Bethel United Methodist Church. Dr. Orin Sampson and Rev. Eddie Herring will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3 until 9 at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 100 Lumpkin Campground Road South, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.