Johnny Huey

Stephens

Johnny's family rejoices today, knowing he has a new body, free from pain and suffering. He passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at The Connection Church on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Robert Watson and Pastor Jason Puckett officiating. Visitation will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 10th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. He will be laid to rest at Banks Cemetery in Grady County. Johnny was born in Pelham, GA on April 18, 1953 to the late Ellis Stephens and Nadine Banks Stephens. He grew up in  Bartow, FL, graduating from Bartow high school. In the 1980's he moved to Thomasville where he met his wife of 36 years, Kathy Riggs Stephens. He retired from Southwestern State Hospital. He was a member of The Connection Assembly of God Church. He also served many years working with the boys in the Royal Ranger program. He loved the Lord with all his heart. Johnny loved hunting and fishing and anything pertaining to the outdoors. You would always know on Friday nights Johnny would be in the stands cheering on his favorite Central Yellow Jackets. Johnny delighted many children and adults alike for many years portraying Santa Claus at various events including The Mayors Motorcade in Thomasville. Christmas was his favorite time of year. He would decorate his yard with thousands of lights each year. Survivors include; his wife, Kathy Riggs Stephens of Thomasville, daughters, Stacie Spires (Glenn Parramore) and Jami Bruce (Chuck McDonald), both of Thomasville, and a son, Scott Stephens (Danielle) of Riverview, FL, grandchildren, Blaine Spires (Nichole), Katie Highsmith, Jace Ragan (Madi), Jayden Ragan, C.J. Moore, McKenzie Stephens, Adalyn Stephens, and Aleeha Stephens, great-granddaughter, Amileigh Forbes, siblings, Ronnie Stephens (Sandy) of Ochlocknee, GA, Frances Brady (Fred) of Ochlocknee, GA, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Danny Riggs (Eddie), Diane Riggs, and Debbie Monk (Clint), all of Thomasville, and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, J.C. Riggs, and brother-in-law, Doug Riggs.