Corson T. Stephens, Jr.
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Corson T. Stephens, Jr., 84, formerly of West Caln Township, Chester County, went to be with his Lord and Savior and his bride of 50 years on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the Tel Hai Retirement Community of Honey Brook. Mr. Stephens was born at Harmony Hill, East Bradford Twp., Chester Co., Pa. on January 28, 1926.
He was a resident of Chester County his entire life, attending Downingtown schools and residing at Sandy Hill, West Caln Twp. working in the agricultural industry as a poultryman and a butcher. He was an active member of the Pequea Baptist Church at Cains, Pa. for over 50 years, where he was instrumental in establishing the Church Bus Ministry. Mr. Stephens never met a stranger.
Mr. Stephens enjoyed many years as a hunter and fisherman in his native Pennsylvania and also enjoyed researching and sharing the history of the Valley Forge Stephens families' involvement with Gen. George Washington's Continental Army of he Republic that was billeted with the Stephens family on their Valley Forge estate during the Revolutionary War.
Preceded in death by his wife, Alice Mae (Hocker) Stephens, his parents Corson T. Stephens Sr. and Viola Hinchman Stephens, a sister, Mary Helen Stephens, wife of Henry Miller, great grandson, Kolby Scott Phearsdorf and step-grandson Michael Ellis. He is survived by his sister Catherine Jane Stephens (Alfred) Wanner, and all his children, Christine A. (Benjamin) Fuller, Corson T. (Karen) Stephens III, Corbit T. (Mary) Stephens, Caroline A. (Paul) Kern, Charles T. (Sharon) Stephens, and Constance A. Riggins; 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He leaves behind many, many friends whom he loved and enjoyed from Tel Hai, his community and his brothers and sisters in Christ.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Tel Hai Chapel, Beaver Dam Road, Honey Brook, followed by interment in the Pequea Baptist Cemetery in Cains (Gap), PA. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the Chapel from 9:30 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mr. Stephens to the "Tel Hai Care Assurance Fund", P.O. Box 190, Honey Brook, Pa. 19344.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Condolences
Carolyn - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. The good memories with stay with you forever!
Dear Carolyn, Please know
Dear Carolyn,
Please know that our thoughts are prayers are with you.
My Pop-Pop
I love you Pop Pop and I miss you so much. I wish you were still here to meet our little girl, but I know we will all see you again...and that will be a VERY special day! I love you <3
My Pop-Pop
I miss you so much Pop-pop. you are in a better place now and I know that. You are now complete and happy with mom-mom. Give her hugs and kisses for me. You were such a great man and I am happy I got to call you MY pop-pop. watch over all of us please. I love you with all my heart. you will never be forgotten.
Dear Carolyn I am very sorry
Dear Carolyn
I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Renee King (Falcon)
May You Find Comfort
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and hope which we don’t deserve, comfort your hearts with all comfort, and help you in every good thing you say and do.
2Thessalonians 2:16, 17
Christine, Tim and Mary, and
Christine, Tim and Mary, and family
My thoughts are with you. May you find comfort in the precious memories you hold.
Cheryl
It was a honor to have your
It was a honor to have your father at Tel Hai. Everyday he greeted me with a bright smile. He always was upbeat and pleasant. He was a fashion critic too. He would let me know if he didn't like my outfit. I loved that about him. From the day I met Corson, I knew he would always have a special place in my heart. He will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Your dad
Carolyn:
It has been so long since we have last seen each other, I have thought of you often but when I saw that your dad passed away my heart went out to you. My prayers are with you and your entire family as you go thru this difficult time.
Thank you
Hi Linda,
Thank you for remembering my Dad and our family at this time. Please stay in touch - it's been too long since we last talked. I hope all is well with you and your family.
Regards,
Carolyn
I will always remember your father as such a nice person.
I can remember Corson when he used to drive the church bus every sunday morning. He knew everybody by their first name and always had a big smile. My mother was admitted several times to Tel Hai and each time I would visit with her I got a chance to visit with him. He remembered me. He was a very kind gentle person. Take care and hold on to those dear memories of him. It is very hard to lose a parent.
Thank you
Hi Deb,
Thank you for remembering my Dad. It's been a long time since we last saw each other. How are you and your family?
I still can't believe he's gone. I do miss him so much - I catch myself thinking of going to see him to tell him something and then realize he's not there. It is hard to lose a parent - I feel like I've lost my anchor. I know he's in a better place and he's with Mom now.
Please stay in touch.
Regards,
Carolyn