Dennis Vernon Stephens, age 73, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Sunday, December 9, 1951, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Jim Harve and Myrtle Binion Stephens.
Dennis proudly served his country in the United State Army for 3 years and 21 years in National Guards. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, camping, sitting around the fire pit, cookouts and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents was preceded in death by four brothers, George Stephens, Dee Stephens, Freeman Stephens and Garner Stephens; two sisters, Dessie Cline and Mina Hamilton.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Donna Miller Stephens; one son, Christopher Den Stephens (Vonda Soter) of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Wendi (Jennings) Blevins of Grayson, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren, Cody Viars, Austin Viars, Kameron Viars, Tyler Viars, Baylee Viars; 1great-granddaughter, Malia Viars; one brother, Donald Stephens, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Billy Sammons officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 11:30 a.m. until the service hour Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Mike Stephens, Jennings Blevins, Cody Viars, Austin Viars, Kameron Viars, Tyler Viars and Baylee Viars will serve as pallbearers.
Chris Stephens and Wendi Blevins will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky, is honored to serve the family of Dennis Vernon Stephens.
