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Rev. Vernon Louis Stephenson
(January 22, 1943 - October 9, 2016)

Funeral services for Rev. Vernon Louis Stephenson, 73, of Many, LA, will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Zwolle with Rev. Jerry Penfield and Rev. William Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Aimwell Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Friday, October 14, 2016, from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA.

Rev. Vernon Louis Stephenson was born on Friday, January 22, 1943 in Baskin, LA. He passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at L.S.U. Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Stephenson and Ottice Marie Stephenson; son, Christopher Stephenson; and his daughter, Wendy Stephenson.

Bro. Vernon spent his life serving God. He was the chaplain for Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office. He pastored numerous churches and he administrated both home and foreign missions. Bro. Vernon also ran his own Evangelistic Association. He was the staff evangelist of Zwolle First Baptist Church. He counseled those in need and served his God and his community. He spent over 50 years in the evangelical service.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Stephenson of Many, LA; grandson, Michael Stephenson of Natchitoches, LA; granddaughter, Stormie Derr of Interlachen, FL; great granddaughter, Kira Derr of Interlachen, FL; sister, Carolyn Schriver of Baskin, LA; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers will be the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Department.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the church of your choice.