Mr. Woodrow David "Steve" Stephenson was born on April 2nd, 1934 to Roscoe and Lezora Stephenson in Cleveland, Alabama. He passed at age 92 on September 25th, 2026 at his home in Oneonta, Alabama.

He loved baseball, and, in his time, was a talented player. W.D. was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, and in his youth spent many Sundays traveling with his father and brother, Bobby, to Atlanta to watch them play. He also loved to watch Western movies with his brothers. W.D. spent his adult life in retail sales working for stores such as Sears & Roebuck, JC Penny's, Jones Lawless, Stein's and Parisians. At each retailer he consistently earned top salesman. He loved suits and men's fashion, and he was always dressed for the job. W.D. was a member of First Baptist Church of Oneonta. In his free time, W.D. took pride in tending to his lawn and garden, which were always filled with vibrant blooms and lush plants. His gardening skills were the envy of his neighborhood.

W.D. was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Lezora Stephenson, and his brothers, Kerry Stephenson and Bobby Stephenson.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Stephenson; son, David Shane Stephenson (Stacie); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Shane Nail (Brent), Shelby Tucker Stephenson; great-grandchildren, Tristan Davis Nail, Allie Stephenson, Atticus Parker Brooks Stephenson; sister, Bonnie Palmer; brother, Jerry Stephenson.

His pallbearers are Shelby Tucker Stephenson, Tristan Davis Nail, Brent Nail, Mike Tidwell, Leslie Neal, and Jerry Stephenson.

His honorary pallbearers are Jimmy Banks and Ronnie Massey.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.