Billy Stephens was born on August 10th, 1950 in Ruffin, South Carolina to the late Elvena B. and Orlando Stephens.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents and one brother James Stephens. He departed this life on Sunday, August 6th, 2023.

At an early age Billy joined Mount Zion Baptist Church in Ruffin, South Carolina.

Billy attended the public schools in Ruffin, South Carolina and graduated from Walterboro High School in 1968.

Billy worked several jobs between South Carolina and Georgia. He worked at Colleton County Recycling Center until his passing.

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife Lorraine Williams Stephens; his children, Horace Eric Kirkland Sr. (Tammie) of Savannah, GA, Leslie Wiggins, SC, Lisa Wiggins both of Ridgeville, SC, Dylane Stephens of Dallas, Texas, Antonio Stephens of Walterboro, SC, Ricardo Stephens, Marquita Bodison both of North Charleston, SC; two bonus children who he helped raise, Donna Grant of Walterboro, SC and Romarlo White of Columbia, SC; 25 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; two brothers Charles (Lillie) Mitchell, John (Eva) Stephens both of Walterboro, SC; sisters, Peggy (David) DeLee, Mary (Weldon) Howard both of Walterboro, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends.

Public Viewing and The Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Billy Stephens  are as follows:

Friday, August 11 , 2023

Public Viewing-2:00PM-6:00PM Hamilton’s Funeral Home (218 Pearson Street, Walterboro, SC)

Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:00 AM 

Word for Life Ministries

210 Chapel Street

Walterboro, SC.29488

 

Please Keep the Stephens family in your prayers. 

ATTENTION: Due to the COVID- 19 virus pandemic  and in the effort to help stop the spread of the Virus (MASK ARE STILL REQUIRED WITHIN OUR FACILITY). Walk through viewing only and please remember that face masks must be worn at all times as you enter funeral home and service. We will only allow a certain number of individuals inside the funeral home at one time. Please, remember to keep your distance as much as possible, and wash and sanitize your hands. Thank you for your cooperation and with helping us to do our part in stopping the spread of the Virus.

Please leave the family a note of Condolence, light a candle of remembrance, or order a floral remembrance piece.  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.  And whether I go ye know, and the way ye know. John 14:1-4