Boyce Kennon Stephenson, Jr., 65, of Orange, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013, at his residence after a 13 year long battle with cancer.
Born in Orange on July 14, 1948, Butch was the son of Boyce Kennon Stephenson, Sr. and Joyce Ann Gunstream. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years and was an Operator at Chevron.
Preceded in death by his father, Boyce “B.K.” Stephenson, Sr., Butch is survived by his wife, Connie Stephenson of Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Marco Villasana of Beaumont; son and daughter-in-law, Taylor and Andrea Stephenson of Orange; grandson, Tristan Villasana; and sisters, Sheila Perry and Brenda McDaniel.
Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Condolences
Leisa Jackson
September 19, 2013
Connie and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your husband..I just found out today and I am so very sorry. I know he fought a long and hard fight and now at peace. Will be thinking of you all and praying for comfort. You are a special and dear friend and I am so blessed to know you. Love and hugs..Leisa Jackson. Bridge City
Rex Moran
September 4, 2013
Of course, I will always remember him as Boyce. Big ol' guy with a big head of hair and a big laugh. And a big heart. Played on the football team with him, talked cars. That yellow and white '57 Ford that he drove to school, put the floor shift kit in backwards; I think only he and Sheila knew how to shift it. Good guy and good memories. Rest in peace, Boyce. Rex Moran
Leah Johansson
August 30, 2013
Dear Butch's family, Connie, Sheila and Tom, I am so sorry that Butch passed. He fought a big battle. My sincere thoughts are with each of you at this time of sorrow. Hugs to all of you during this time of grief. Leah Johansson
Jerry Lieby
August 28, 2013
Butch was always thinking of others and what they were going through even though he was going with so much pain. I will truly miss him but knowing his pain is gone is a blessing. Having Butch as a brother in law was truly a great joy. Connie if you need anything just ask. May God bless you all.
Mary Morgan
August 28, 2013
So sorry to hear of Butch's passing. He was always a sweet guy and was loved and respected by his classmates. Mary Chaney Morgan, Class of '67.
Phyllis Stephenson
August 28, 2013
Can't help but remember all the great times together in the boats!!! Boy, did Steve and Butch LOVE that river! I guess it can be said that they loved one another like brothers, along with Glenn. Butch was definitely and completely one of the good guys. He fought a good battle and won!! He is now in the loving arms of his heavenly Father. What a complete joy. Love you guys!!
Alice
August 28, 2013
He was always a nice guy. E big Teddy bear. I had a party at my parents house when we were Juniors. He WALKED through a plate glass door, going to the kitchen from the pool room. He cut himself pretty bad and kept apologizing for the mess to my Mom.Will be praying for Connie, Sarah, and Taylor.Alice Daniel WilliamsClass of '66
Glen Prince
August 28, 2013
I will always remember Butch as one of the nicest guys in our graduating class. So sorry to hear of his passing, but he obviously fought cancer hard for 13 years. Well, he's healed now...Wish I could see what he's seeing now. We'll be praying for the family. God bless. Glen Prince Class of '66
Helen Becker
August 28, 2013
Connie, Sarah, & Taylor, " We will always remember the gleam in his eye & that wonderful laugh when Butch would tell the story of Connie driving the van out of the garage (with door not completely open) ". " He was so proud of Sarah & Taylor as well he should be." "Will miss this gentle giant." Love, Helen & Pat Becker
Nancy Hearh
August 27, 2013
Heartfelt sympathy to all of you from the Heath Family. You are in our thoughts & prayers
