Sandy Stephen

Alexander (Sandy) Stephen, 80, of Gate City, formerly of Flint, MI, went home to be with Jesus (Monday September 28th, 2015) Mr. Stephen was born in Flint, MI on July 12, 1935. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and the National Guard. Sandy worked at General Motors in assembly until his retirement. He was married to the love of his life, Pat, on August 11th, 1979. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pat Stephen; parents, Alexander and Nellie Stephen and great grandson, Kevin. He is survived by nine children; five daughters, Karen Smith (Mark) of Clio, MI, Kathy Jason (Scott), Clio, MI, Liz Wren, Mt. Morris, MI, Wanda Donnelly, Mt. Morris, MI, Twilla(Jeff) Arnold, Gate City, VA; four sons, Aaron Densmore (Char), Flint, MI, Scott Stephen (Cindy), Pensacola, FL, Jimmy Barnette, Helena, GA and Alex Stephen, Pensacola, FL; twenty grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, two sisters, Lillian Maule, Grand Blanc, MI and Arville Stephen, Boston, MA; one sister in law, Emily (Ralph) Hariman, Swartz Creek, MI, two brothers in law, Clarence Worley (Nancy), FL and Jim Worley (Dar) also of FL and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7pm Friday at Scott County Funeral Home. A celebration of Sandy's life will follow at 7pm with Ben Tittsworth officiating. It was his wish to be laid to rest beside his loving wife Pat, in Michigan. Following the service he will be cremated and the family will honor his wish in the summer of next year. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. .