Michael Eugene Stephens

Mr. Michael Eugene Stephens, age 45, of Blairsville, Georgia, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at his home.

Michael was born Monday, November 6, 1961 in Fulton County, Georgia, a son of Alfred Stephens and Pauline Butts Stephens. Michael had been living in Blairsville since 1974, moving here from Doraville, Georgia. He was a member of New Hope Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Lynn Garrett Stephens; his parents: Alfred and Pauline Butts Stephens; daughter and son-in-law Brandy and Kevin Mullins; grandchildren: Keltsey, Keyla, Keyton, and Kevin Mullins, all of Blairsville. Many friends and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the New Hope Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Leon

McDonald officiating. Music was provided by Terry Hooper, Alice McDonald, and Terry Sosebee. Interment followed in New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery on Cobb Mountain Road. Serving as pallbearers were the following gentlemen: Ronnie Coker, Bobby Dillinger, John Barrett, Craig Stephens, Doug Garrett, Terry Sosebee, Tim Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers included the following gentlemen: Richard Coker and Alan Coker.

Flowers were accepted; however, if you wish to make a memorial contribution, the family suggests that donations may be made to New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia was in charge of arrangements. Please view Michael's video tribute, send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes. com.