Rev. James H. Stephenson, 79, of Center, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011 in Center. He was born May 2, 1932 in DeRidder, Louisiana to James Browning Stephenson and Florence Sterling Stephenson. Rev. Stephenson served in the United States Army. He also served as a Pentecostal Minister for many years.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Carl Vickery, Rev. Marvin Hicks, Rev. Adrian Littlefield, Rev. Dathan Tripplitt and Rev. Edward McRae officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, November 28, 2011 at Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

He is survived by:
Wife, Margie Stephenson of Center

Daughters;
Charlene Littlefield and husband Adrian of Kirbyville
Veronda Stephenson of Beaumont

Granddaughters;
Alana Brown and husband Eric of Beaumont
Alyssa Harley and husband Scott of Buna
Brianna Danielle Stephenson of Beaumont

Grandsons;
Justin Marks of Groves
Scott Littlefield of Castle Rock, Colorado
Greg Littlefield of Beaumont

Brother, Dennis Stephenson and wife Kathy of Nashville, Tennessee

Sister-in-law, Carolyn Stephenson of Marlowe, Oklahoma

Very special and close friend of the family, Jeanette Harvey

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
A host of friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, James Browning and Florence Sterling Stephenson
Son, James Arden Stephenson
Brother, Ruben Stephenson
Sister, Jonnie Ruth Taylor