Richard Stephens

Mr. Richard Douglas Stephens, 67, of Griffin, husband of Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Pitts Stephens, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital.

Born in Griffin, April 4, 1959, he was a son of the late Raymond Buford and Mildred Harris Stephens. Mr. Stephens retired in 2022 from Low Temp Industries where he worked forty-four years. He was a loving and dedicated family man. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The close ties to family were felt and nurtured through their families Bible study. Mr. Stephens loved fishing and especially loved making sure his yard was well manicured.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bubba and Norma Pitts.

Surviving in addition to his wife of forty-seven years are sons, Richard Daniel Stephens of Williamson and Chad Stephens of Griffin; grandchildren, Ally Stephens of Williamson, Chad Stephens, Jr. and Jonathon Stephens, both of Fayetteville, Gabby James and Logan Brooks, both of Williamson and Abby Bates of Griffin; great-grandchildren, Charleigh Stephens and Cohen Holbrook, both of Williamson and Grayson; four sisters; three brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Richard Douglas Stephens will be conducted Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westwood Gardens.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.