Mr. Ted Henry Stephens

November 19, 1947 - October 27, 2015

Waxhaw, NC Mr. Ted Henry Stephens, 67, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Novant Health Medical Center in Matthews, NC. A memorial service with full military honors will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2015, at Shaw Wateree Recreation Area. Interment will be private. Mr. Stephens was born November 19, 1947. He was a graduate of ITT Technical School of Tampa, Florida and was a 100% service connected disabled U.S. Army veteran holding the rank of Staff Sgt. of Transportation. Ted loved horses and has owned horses since he was a child and currently has a horse named Waxhaw Missy. He was a fanatical Carolina Panthers fan and never missed a game. He is survived by his wife of over 48 years, Deborah Stephens; one daughter, Tammy Stephens; two sisters, Walda and Glenda; a brother-in-law, Ed; and two nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his beloved youngest daughter, CW4 Tracy Stephens who also retired from the U.S. Army and served a tour in Iraq; his oldest sister and brother-in-law, Mae & Nyle; and his beloved pet boxers, Sissy and Penny. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dantzlderbakerfuneralhome.com.