Walter "Ray" Stephens

Walter “Ray” Stephens, age 80, of Newburgh, IN, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Ray was born July 23, 1944, in , Bloomington, IN to Walter S. and Virginia (Connor) Stephens. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1962. Walter was the Vice President of Buying at Shoe Carnival for 16 years. He was a volunteer for Paws and fostered many dogs. Ray was a member of the St. John’s Masonic Lodge #20, Scottish Rite 32nd Degree, Indianapolis Chapter, and Hadi Shrine Temple. He was a generous friend and father that was selfless with a servants heart.

Ray is survived by his children, Tim Stephens (Karen), Debbie Martin (Marty), and Lance Stephens (Keri); siblings, Kay Whittington and Jay Potesta; grandchildren, Ashley Stinson, Mikelle (Martin) Mitchell, Daniel Martin, Kayla Martin, Claire Stephens, Noah Stephens, Anna Stephens, and Landon Stephens; great grandchildren, Chloe, Ellie, Gabe, and Reagan; and companion, Connie Littlepage.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Virginia Stephens; wife, Barbara (Purcell) Stephens; and grandchild, Hunter Stephens.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with David Shipley officiating. Burial will be private in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Warrick County Humane Society at 5722 Vann Road, Newburgh, IN 47630.

Boone Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Walter Ray Stephens. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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