Karl Stephenson, Sr.

Karl Stephenson,Sr, 80, of Vidor, TX died Friday, October 26th, 2018 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. A native of Beaumont he was a longtime resident of Vidor and served his country in the U.S. Army. Karl was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Vidor and was the Business Manager of Sheet Metal Local 196. At one point he also served on the Rose City Council and on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Drainage District. Visitation will be Monday, October 29, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home with interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Karl is survived by his loving wife of 43 years; Bonnie Stephenson, 1 daughter; Karrie Stephenson of Los Lunas, NM, 2 sons; Kyle Stephenson and his wife Jenny of Humble, TX, and Kory Stephenson and his wife Tara of Vidor, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 1 brother; Clinton Stephenson of Hemphill, TX and 2 sisters; Barbara Headley of Vidor and Jude Odom of Spurger, TX. Karl was preceded in death by his parents; Melvon and Iva Mae Stephenson, 1 son; Melvon Stephenson, Jr., 1 brother; Raymond Stephenson and 1 sister; Mary Pat Stewart.