Kenneth Joe Stephens

Our husband, father and grandfather, Kenneth Stephens, entered into God's Kingdom on January 2, 2015. He was born and raised in Melissa, Texas on June 22, 1935 and resided there until deciding to move to McKinney, Texas to marry his beautiful wife and raise his family.
Kenneth was a devoted Jet Engine Mechanic at Dallas Love Field Airport for 45 years until retiring. From there, he decided to embark on a new journey and became a bus driver for Durham Bus Company, driving for McKinney Independent School District, where he loved to work for thirteen years. Kenneth was also a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church (New Hope Community Church).
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lois Stephens of Melissa, Texas.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Patsy Stephens, of McKinney, Texas; brother Glenn (Tee) Stephens of Melissa, Texas; his daughters Vickie Stephens of McKinney, Texas and Lucretia Dodson of Blue Ridge, Texas and his grandchildren Chris and Keila Stephens and Tiffany Stults, all of McKinney, Texas. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Kenneth was a man who loved deeply and accepted all. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Our family wishes to express our gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Medical Center of McKinney, Park Manor Nursing Home and Baylor Medical Center of McKinney in their efforts during Kenneth's medical treatments.
A visitation service will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Charles W. Smith Funeral Home located at 601 S. Tennessee Street McKinney, Texas 75069.
Graveside services will be on January 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Cemetery located at County Road 364, Melissa, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be made to Dunn Memorial Baptist Church (New Hope Community Church).