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Albert L. Stephens, 54, of Utica, N.Y., passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica, N.Y.
He was born Sept. 1, 1964, in Fayetteville, N.C., the son of the late Catherine Caraway Stephens and the late Robert L. Stephens and Edward Johnson.
He attended school at North Hampton in the state of Virginia. He had also lived in Delaware and later, as a young adult, he moved to the State of New York, where he met his wife, Thereista Felice Walker Stephens.
Albert was a very hard worker. He worked at Susquehanna Railroad and Metal Logix Design. He also worked at Slice Pizzeria, Utica, N.Y., where it was his home away from home and family.
Albert touched many lives and was affectionately known as ''Uncle Albert, Big Al, Al and Mr. Albert.'' He is loved by many and was always willing to help anyone and everyone. He was a devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather. He loved to spend time with his family fishing, camping and relaxing. He and his family are members of The Community Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Albert L. Stephens and his daughter, Lyric were twins and he was especially close to his mother-in-law, Theresa Walker, ''mother.'' He and his wife, Thereista were always available for friends and family to share an ear or lend a hand and make you smile. Albert will be greatly missed.
He leaves loving memories to be cherished by his wife, Felice Stephens of Utica, N.Y., formerly of Jamestown, N.,Y; daughter, Lyric Stephens of Utica, N.Y.; daughter, Cassandra Brown of Cheriton, Va.; son, Domingo Brown of Cheriton, Va.; daughters: Candace and Constance Stradham of Syracuse, N.Y.; father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Theresa Walker of Oneonta, N.Y., formerly of Jamestown, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Chevelle ''Chevy'' Walker of Utica, N.Y., formerly of Jamestown, N.Y. and Boyd Bissell Jr. and Orlando Coore, both of Utica, N.Y.; five sisters: Geraldine (Terial) Lewis of Lancaster, Pa., Rose Baines of Frankford, Del., Annie Stephens of Georgetown, Del., Lisa (Rick) Johnson of Lincoln, Del., and the late Jonah Reid of Georgetown, Del.; three brothers: Richard (Annette) Stephens of Salisbury, Md., Robert Stephens of Seaford, Del., and Edward (Carla) Stephens of Magnolia, Del.; and also a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, many cousins and loving friends.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandmother, Effie Blue.
Saturday, March 9, 2019 viewing for friends and family at Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Road, Utica, N.Y.
Sunday, March 10, 2019, viewing 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Going home service following at Faro De Luz Church, 1116 Park Ave., Utica, NY 13501. Repast in fellowship Hall followng service.
Monday, March 11, 2019, at 11 a.m., Albert will be laid to rest at Forest Hill Cemetery, 2201 Oneida St., Utica, NY 13501.