Donald Ray Stephens, son of the late Willie Everett Stephens and Dollie Lucille (Mason) Stephens was born July 5, 1944 in Bernie, Missouri and departed this life on August 19, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO at the age of 71.

Donald and wife, Linda were united in marriage on January 4, 1969 in St. Charles, Illinois.

Mr. Stephens owned and operated Stephens Auto Sales in Bernie. He enjoyed his family and sharing the love of Jesus Christ. He attended Corner Gospel Fellowship in Bernie.

Besides his wife, survivors include 3 sons, Ricky Lynn Stephens, Richard Lee Stephens and wife Susan, Randal Scott Stephens and wife Michelle all of Bernie, Mo; by one daughter Sherri Marie Emery and husband Darrell Emery of Hunter, Missouri; by one brother Gary Stephens of Starke, Florida, by one sister Wanda Smith of Bernie, MO; by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; also many friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, William Stephens and two sisters, Louise Tucker and Lucille Collins.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday, August 21, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Don Wells officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.