Euel Stephenson

Euel Calvin Stephenson, age 98, of Birmingham, AL passed away on October 2, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Euel was a native of Blount Co, AL and a graduate of Cleveland High School. He was also a graduate of Howard College now known as Samford University.He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II.

He was commissioned 2nd Lt Infantry by President Truman and served active Reserved for ten years. Due to civilian occupational changes to Medical Service Corp, he served as Det Commander of the 360th General Hospital where he resigned as Captain. He was a member of Huffman Baptist Church.

Euel was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters; one granddaughter, Michelle Roye, and a great grandson, William Stephenson Olive.

He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Clara Maxine Thompson Stephenson; three daughters, Janice (Mike) Robinson, Lynn (Bobby) Olive and Barbara (Ronnie) Roye; grandchildren, Lisa (Mark) Cantavespre, Lori (Butch) Cole, Sabrina (Scott) Johnson, Ron Roye, Robby (Teresa) Olive, Ryan Olive; eleven great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Euel will be on Thursday, October 6th at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Trussville, AL with a visitation for friends and family starting at 1:00 p.m. In honor Euel’s giving spirit in lieu of flowers please send donations to a charity of your choice in Euel’s honor.

Pallbearers will be Ron Roye, Robby Olive, Ryan Olive, Jake Cantavespre, Mark Cantavespre, Butch Cole, Trip Cole, Drew Johnson, and Scott Johnson; honorary pallbearer, Byron Corina.