James Edward "Eddie" Stephens, age 92, of Jackson, MI, formerly of Munith, MI, passed away on May 3, 2024. Eddie was born on April 14, 1932 in Allen, KY, the son of Thomas and Anne (Watkins) Stephens. He moved to Munith, Michigan when he was 15 years old, where he lived for most of his life. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War, and continued to serve in the US Army Reserves for several years.
Eddie's legacy is one of service and dedication. He worked for the Oldsmobile plant in Lansing for many years. Praised as an expert driver, his skillful maneuvers allowed him to load the cars at the Oldsmobile plant with precision or back up a semi into tight spaces. His family lovingly referred to him as a human GPS. He knew the lay of the country and could take you anywhere. Eddie also enjoyed farming and raising pigs. He was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.
Above all, Eddie was a devoted family man, finding his greatest joy in the company of his loved ones. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Eddie married Callie (Anderson) on December 29, 1954 in Angola, IN, and they enjoyed nearly 48 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on April 14, 2002.
Eddie is survived by his son, Jim (Donna), daughter, Pati (Jim), and son-in-law, Steve; grandchildren, Steven, Becky (Tom), David, Kellye (Evan), Beth, and Jessie (Justin); great-grandchildren, Nathan, Bristol, Virginia, Callie, and Remington; and his in-laws, Harry, Mary Ellen, and Jerry. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie, great-grandson, Wyatt, and siblings, Tom, Velton, Willie, Oneeda, and Maggie.
Private services were held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge and he was laid to rest with his wife, Callie, at Fitchburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mikey & Me animal shelter.
When times were tough, Eddie always said, "It's just one of those things..."
