Niles – John T. Stephens passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Niles. John was born March 13, 1928 in Silver Run, Alabama a son of the late Charlie and Marie Seay Stephens. A veteran of the United States Army, John retired as a crane man from US Steel, McDonald Works. John was a member of Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Niles. It was 1967, at this church that John was called to the ministry. He went on to minister at 3 churches throughout his career. On June 24, 1961, John was united in marriage to the former Betty Ellison. John will be sadly missed by his wife Betty; daughters: Wylla Carmichael of Georgia, Linda (Curly) Jackson of Georgia, Paula Moore of Alabama, and Veronica Stephens of Niles; sons: Larry (Virginia) Stevens of Alabama, Mark (Janine) Stephens of Niles and Glenn Stephens of Newton Falls; two brothers: Clyde Stephens of Warren and Cecil Stephens of Michigan; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. John is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers: Alexander, Charles, Willie Ray, Bobby, and Carl; and a grandson: Shane Stephens. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2016 at Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 405 Depot St., Niles, with Revered Larry Scott officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Friday at the church prior to the services. Interment will follow at Niles City Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road, NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated To Serving Your Loved Ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com

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