Obituary of Albert L. Stephens

Albert (Alfie) L. Stephens 70, of Port Orange Florida and formally of Marathon went to be with the Lord April 6, 2010 at his home in Florida. Al was born August 13, 1939 in Killawog, the son of the late Charles and Lula Cain Stephens. He served his country with the US Army and had been employed as a County Police Officer for the Cortland County Sheriff Department for over 26 years. He was co-owner of Stephens Auction Service; an avid fisherman; spectacular guitar player/singer with music being one of his first loves. He cherished all animals and enjoyed anything involving wildlife. Al is survived by his wife Arlene Stephens of Marathon, daughters Deborah (Patrick) Stephens- Hutchings and children Jason, Jesse of Cortland and Patrick Hutchings Jr. of North Carolina, Alice (Bob) Miller of Marathon and children Branden (Holly) Lateer of Marathon, and Matthew Lateer of Maryland, great grandchildren Lukas, Jada, Kyra and Shelby, sisters Bonnie Johnson of Homer, Shirley Minor of Cortland and Margie (Hal) Coe, of Freeville, his companion Janet Shaw and her children Jackie (Dave), Jennifer and Christian, his grandchildren Brooke and Kiera; many beloved brothers and sister-in-laws; nieces and nephews and treasured friends €“ too many to mention. Also, his beloved animals: Dori, Lucy, Izzy, Grizz and Smokey. In addition to his parents Al was predeceased by his brothers Jay, Earl and Robert, sisters Robbie, Louise, Barbara and Claudia. A celebration of Als life will be held 12:00 pm Saturday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland. Interment will follow in Marathon Cemetery . Friends are invited to call from 10:30 am €“ 11:45 am prior to the service. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Als name is asked to consider the charity of Ones choice. Al will always be remembered as the best father ever. His abilities as a police officer and dealing with people, treating them with respect and professionalism were second to none. He was a most unique and special man and was a true friend to everyone he met. He would want everyone to know how much they are loved and treasured. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Deb & Pat, Sorry for your loss.Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Joe & Bonnie Hutchings I would like to offer Love and my deepest sympathies to my Aunt Arlene and Cousin Debbie. It has been Eons since I saw Uncle Al and regret not seeing him before him passing on. I have many fond memories of him. While growing up I wanted to be a Peace officer like him. Of course that did not happen. After seeing me out in the back yard pretending a stick was a gun...He took the time and made me a rifle out of some wood in the shed. I also remember when he used to bust on my dad. Not a day went by that he wouldn't harrass him about something. Last, but not least of my memories are his words of wisdom that are etched in my mind forever. "When you go where the Huskies go don't you eat that yellow snow!" He will be loved and remembered by many and has left this world a better place. I will truly miss him and love him. God take care of him! Jay Heath Sorry to hear of your lost. I lost my husband Phil Eamer he and Al were great friends,They went to school together played music together and were just great friends. Now Phil and Al can spend a lot of time together. God Bless them both. Lots of Love Phil's wife Barb Eamer