Joseph Sanford Stephens, 56, of St. Albans, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at home.
Joe was a 1983 graduate of Duval High School and a former employee of Martin Steel & WV Steel. He was a steel detailer and worked for many companies across the U.S. on projects such as Disney Animal Kingdom, The Tree of Life, and the Pentagon. He was an avid fisherman and an accomplished wood worker.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Emily McClure Stephens; brothers, Clifford and Richard Pauley; and sister, Teresa Pauley Minnie.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Damron Stephens; daughters, Amanda (Chris) Holland of Baltimore, MD, Emily-Ann Stephens of Pittsburgh, PA, and Monica Stephens Warner of Newport, OR; granddaughters, Patricia and Georgia; sister, Sonja (Tom) Moss of Ocean Shores, Washington; brother, Steve (Sheila) Pauley of Benton, AR. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A gathering of friends and family will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek.
I just found out. To Tammy and the girls, I’m so heartbroken for you all.
I’ve been looking for him for months. So sorry to find this out prayers for his family
I was so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. Please extend my condolences to Tammy and the family. All will be in my prayers
To the Stephens family. So sorrow for your loss. Our Prayers go out to your family.
Luv and prayers