Robert Edward Stephens

February 24, 1942 — May 10, 2020

Robert E. Stephens Sr. was born February 24th, 1942 in Linden, Texas to

Hive Stephens and Elvira (Allen) Stephens. Robert’s education was acquired

in Linden, Texas and continued when he moved to Portland, Oregon in 1961.

He went to Portland Community College and earned an Associates Degree in

Accounting.

Robert met his wife, Pat (Monroe), in 1961 on a blind date, which his cousin

Earl Mitchell arranged. They got married March 14th, 1964. From that union

they had two sons, Robert E. Stephens Jr. and Roderic Stephens.

Robert was a member of Vancouver Baptist Church when he first came to

Portland. After marrying Pat, he became a member of Mt. Sinai Community

Baptist Church, now Genesis Community Fellowship. As a member of

Genesis Community Fellowship, Robert served as a Deacon/Elder of the

church, was a part of the Usher Board, and involved in the Men’s Ministry.

Robert worked for Allied Plating Corporation for some years before he was

employed with American National Insurance Company. He worked as an

insurance agent for 28 years before retiring in 2005. During his retirement he

enjoyed going for walks in the community, bowling, watching sports, judge

shows, and Cops, and occasionally making his delicious banana pudding.

Robert was preceded in death by his father Hive Stephens and his mother

Elvira Stephens. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Pat Stephens, of 56

years; sons, Robert Stephens Jr. and Roderic Stephens; four grandchildren,

Ashley (Benjamin) Mullen, Alexander (Gabrielle) Stephens, Montel Miller,

and Auzurea (Micheal) Caples.

Great Grandchildren - Zion, Imani, Imari, Zuri Mullen, Bailey, Sydney and

Emory Stephens.

Sisters - Zel Marie Ramsey, Lorene Minor, Ivory Taylor, Mary Frazier,

Dennis, Martha Martin, Enora Gould, Lenora Cason, Carolyn Stephens and

Marilyn (Robert) Conner.

Brothers - Morris, Richard, Gerald and Tommy Stephens.

Along with a host of sister and brother-in-laws and a host of nieces,

nephews, cousins and

close friends.

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