Ralph Franklin Stephens of Red Springs died Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Autumn Care of Raeford at the age of 76.
He was born in Hoke County on October 5, 1936 to the late Frank and Blanche McKeithan Stephens. His wife, Louise Jackson Stephens, preceded him in death. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He was employed with Sears for 26 years before he retired.
He is survived by his brother, Ronald Stephens and his wife, Dorothy of Cuthbert, Georgia; and his sisters, Libby Heverly of Emerald Isle, and Jean Long of Raeford.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home in Raeford.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 3529 Dundle Road, Fayetteville.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.