Individual Details
Harry Allen Stephenson
(24 Dec 1931 - 10 Mar 2018)
Haughton, LA – Harry Allen Stephenson, 86, entered peacefully into the loving hands of our Lord on March 10, 2018. Services for Mr. Stephenson will be held 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel. Interment will follow at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 13,2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Rose-Neath Bossier.
Mr. Stephenson was born in Shreveport, LA on December 24, 1931. He attended Louisiana Tech and was a graduate of Bossier High School, where he was a member of the band as a trumpet player. He had a love for music also served on Shreveport Symphony and played a trumpet Solo in Madison Square Garden. He received numerous awards and honors. Mr. Stephenson honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was a retired Assistant Fire Chief with the Bossier City Fire Department. Mr. Stephenson had a love and passion for animals especially his racehorses.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Stephenson; brothers, Jimmy Stephenson and Louis Stephenson. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Patsy lean Stephenson; daughters, Dana Stephenson, Eva Jean, Holly Johnson Delrie and husband Thomas; grandchildren, Hailey Gibbs and husband Jarrett, Amber Rachal, Hannah Noel Johnson, Collin Johnson, and Chloe Johnson; sister-in-laws, Denise Wyrick and Marzelle Hollier; nieces, Cathy Addington and Camille Pulzone.
The family wishes to thank the Hwy 80 Fire Department, Vintage Carriages, Community Angels of Hope, Amedisys Hospice, and a special thanks to his “right hand” Patricia “Chocolate” Semster for her love and care. Also a very special thank you to Cheryl and Joey Foster for all the love and kindness you have shown to “Pops” and a special thanks to lifelong friends/family Danny and Jennifer Berry.
He was a man that served God, community, country and family, but his greatest achievement would be the fine example of a father he has been to “his girls”.
Mr. Stephenson was born in Shreveport, LA on December 24, 1931. He attended Louisiana Tech and was a graduate of Bossier High School, where he was a member of the band as a trumpet player. He had a love for music also served on Shreveport Symphony and played a trumpet Solo in Madison Square Garden. He received numerous awards and honors. Mr. Stephenson honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was a retired Assistant Fire Chief with the Bossier City Fire Department. Mr. Stephenson had a love and passion for animals especially his racehorses.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Stephenson; brothers, Jimmy Stephenson and Louis Stephenson. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Patsy lean Stephenson; daughters, Dana Stephenson, Eva Jean, Holly Johnson Delrie and husband Thomas; grandchildren, Hailey Gibbs and husband Jarrett, Amber Rachal, Hannah Noel Johnson, Collin Johnson, and Chloe Johnson; sister-in-laws, Denise Wyrick and Marzelle Hollier; nieces, Cathy Addington and Camille Pulzone.
The family wishes to thank the Hwy 80 Fire Department, Vintage Carriages, Community Angels of Hope, Amedisys Hospice, and a special thanks to his “right hand” Patricia “Chocolate” Semster for her love and care. Also a very special thank you to Cheryl and Joey Foster for all the love and kindness you have shown to “Pops” and a special thanks to lifelong friends/family Danny and Jennifer Berry.
He was a man that served God, community, country and family, but his greatest achievement would be the fine example of a father he has been to “his girls”.
Events
| Birth | 24 Dec 1931 | Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana | |||
| Census (family)-shared | 3 Apr 1940 | (George Greer Stephenson and Mary Belle) Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana |  |  | |
| Marriage | 1960 | Patsy Jean McWilliams | |||
| Residence | 2 Oct 2005 | Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana | | | |
| Death | 10 Mar 2018 | Haughton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana | |||
| Burial | Centuries Memorial Park, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana | | |
Families
| Spouse | Patsy Jean McWilliams (1940 - 2020) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | George Greer Stephenson (1903 - 1979) |
| Mother | Mary Belle (1906 - ) |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
Notes
Census (family)-shared
Sheet 4A. McNeil Street 714, family number 14. 3 Apr 1940:George Stephenson Head Male 36 Louisiana - Operator, parking lot
Mary Belle Stephenson Wife Female 33 Louisiana
Ira Jones Stephenson Son Male 17 Louisiana - Checker of groceries, retail grocery store
Harry Allen Stephenson Son Male 14 Louisiana
Sheet 61A. McNeil Street 714, family number 14. 6 Apr 1940:
Louis Stephenson Son Male 14 Louisiana
Residence
Harry Allen StephensonPrevious Residence: Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
Second Previous Residence Place: Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
Residence Date: 02 Oct 2005-03 May 2006
Residence Place: Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Residence Postal Code: 71111
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1931
Burial
PLOT Memories West - Row 17CPL, US ARMY
Endnotes
1. United States Census, 1940 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYRX-XDC.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLFW-K8X.
3. Find a Grave Memorial 187971550.