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Robert Scott Stephens

Birth	:	8 Dec 1928 Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	8 Jun 2007 Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Holy Trinity Churchyard, Thrussington, Charnwood Borough, England
Coordinate	:	52.7359030, -1.0381780
Description	:	Robert Scott "Bobby" Stephens, 78, of Fredericksburg Virginia passed away peacefully Friday June 8, 2007, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Oneida Stiles Stephens. From this union, they shared three children, Mark Leigh Stephens, and wife Barbara of Stafford, Jennifer Gray Stephens of Fredericksburg, and Cynthia Ann Snellings, and husband Walter of Spotsylvania; five grandchildren, Elizabeth D. Benshoff, Jennifer N. Stephens, Candice M. Benshoff, R. Logan Benshoff, and Dawson J. Fishel. He is also survived by two brothers, Ollie King Stephens and Aubrey E. Trigg, and wife Debbie of Fredericksburg, and four nephews; David K.... Read More	Robert Scott "Bobby" Stephens, 78, of Fredericksburg Virginia passed away peacefully Friday June 8, 2007, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Oneida Stiles Stephens. From this union, they shared three children, Mark Leigh Stephens, and wife Barbara of Stafford, Jennifer Gray Stephens of Fredericksburg, and Cynthia Ann Snellings, and husband Walter of Spotsylvania; five grandchildren, Elizabeth D. Benshoff, Jennifer N. Stephens, Candice M. Benshoff, R. Logan Benshoff, and Dawson J. Fishel. He is also survived by two brothers, Ollie King Stephens and Aubrey E. Trigg, and wife Debbie of Fredericksburg, and four nephews; David K. Stephens, W. Scott Stephens, Stephen Tate and Dennis Tate. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Charlotte Elizabeth Tate. He was born December 8, 1928 in Chester Pennsylvania to Robert Benjamin Stephens and Nellie Gray Alsop Stephens. The family returned to Spotsylvania County where his father opened a family grocery store on Brock Road near Goshen Church in 1935, where he worked throughout his early years. He was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1946 at Spotsylvania High School, where he was the baseball team captain his senior year. In 1947, he was approached by Dr. Robert Caverlee, pastor of the Fredericksburg Baptist Church and also a trustee of the University of Richmond, who offered him a baseball academic scholarship in the fall of 1947. He was the Spiders' first baseman, batting over .300 for all 4 years. He was named All State for 4 years and All Southern Conference for 3 of 4 years. As a senior, he hit .354 and was named captain of the All Big Six College Baseball Team selected by the Associated Press. He also played summer ball with the Fredericksburg All-Stars. He graduated from the University of Richmond with a BS in Business Administration in 1951 with academic honors and was a member of the Frederic W. Boatwright Society of Alumni. He was also the Vice President of the Sophomore Class. In the summer of 1951 he signed with the Cleveland Indians. His $5, 000 signing bonus, was larger than that offered Mickey Mantle, but after playing only 45 games for the Indians' Rookie League team at Fort Smith, he was drafted into the Army Signal Corp and served in the Korean War until 1953. He returned to the diamond in 1954 and played for Sherbrooke, Canada, where he batted .347 and led the league in base hits. He retired from baseball in 1956 and returned to Virginia to settle down. In 1957, he accepted the position of Assistant Shift Foreman at the FMC Plant where he met his wife and they married a year later. In 1958, he purchased the E. W. Jones Express Hauling Firm, which he owned and operated until 1979. In 1979, he began working at Georgetown University and in 1980 with his wife, they opened Crafts ‘N Stitchery in Greenbrier Center. They both retired in 1994. He was a member of the Fredericksburg Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was a Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge 875. A funeral will be held at 10 am, Monday, June 11, at Covenant Funeral Service, with the Rev. Larry Haun and Rev. Patti English officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm on Sunday, June 10, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mary Washington Hospice, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg VA 22407.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Robert Scott Stephens's memorial?
Robert Scott Stephens's memorial is located at: Holy Trinity Churchyard, Thrussington, Charnwood Borough, England.
When did Robert Scott Stephens death?
Robert Scott Stephens death on 8 Jun 2007 in Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Scott Stephens's memorial?
Latitude: 52.7359030
Longitude: -1.0381780

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Benjamin Stephens

(1893 - 1971)

Nellie Gray Alsop Stephens

(1908 - 1939)

Siblings

Ollie King Stephens

(1933 - 2016)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 09 Jun 2007

You are greatly miss..Will be with you someday..love ya

Left by Anonymous on 22 Apr 2010

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