B.J. "Joe" Stephens

B.J. “Joe” Stephens, 84, of Cartersville, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 following a period of declining health.

Born in Gainesville, GA on August 9, 1930, he was the son of the George Earl and Blanche Scroggs Stephens. He was retired from the USDA as an inspector. Mr. Stephens was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Ms. Henry is survived by his son, George Stephens of Cartersville; daughter, Beverly JoAnn Hardin of Cartersville; grandchildren, Levi Southern and Luke Southern; brother and sister in law, Harrell and Eunice Stephens of Gainesville as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2015 in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home. Rev. Phillip Farris and Rev. Norma Pearson will officiate. Interment will follow in Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at littledavenport.com

Little & Davenport Funeral Home, 355 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501 is in charge of arrangements.