Samuel “Sam” Joe Stephenson, 70, passed away Nov. 06, 2025.
Sam was born Sept. 15, 1955, in Antioch, Calif., to Joe George and Geraldine Price Stephenson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Anneliese Stephenson Ponce; brother Joe David Stephenson and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Sam is survived by his great-aunt Rosemary (Hahklotubbe-Price) Dugger; sons Samuel “Sammy” Joe Stephenson Jr. and Matthew Stephenson; daughter-in-law Sophi Stephenson; sisters Sandra Stephenson Looney and Rebecca Stephenson Traverso; nieces and nephews Jessica, Joanna, David, and Derrick; and grandchildren, grand-nieces-and grand-nephews Antonio, Alejandro, Sofia, Liliana, and Samontha.