In Loving Memory of Roger L. Stephens

Roger L. Stephens was born on January 1, 1950, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He passed away on February 12, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 76.

Roger graduated from high school in Oktaha, Oklahoma. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, completing basic training in San Diego and Infantry training at Camp Pendleton. He served a tour in Vietnam. After his military service, Roger earned his Associate of Science degree from Connors State College.

Roger dedicated 31 years of service to the United States Postal Service before retiring in 2009. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Wilburton.

He married the love of his life, Leona, and their marriage was a beautiful testament to love, lasting 30 years and filled with joy, adventure, and devotion.

Roger had a gift for woodworking and building things for his family to enjoy. He especially delighted in his grandchildren, whether it be playing basketball, joining in on a game of hide and seek, or just sitting and watching them play. Roger also enjoyed decorating his home and yard for Christmas. He loved creating joy for his family to share in. Roger was a man who gave his family so much to remember, and he will not be forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Berry and Christine Stephens; his sisters, Faye Jean Hinds, Barbara Colbert, and Beverly Sue Lee; and his brother, Ronald Glenn Stephens.

Roger is survived by his beloved wife, Leona Stephens of Wilburton; brothers, Biggie Johnson and wife Pat of Oktaha, and Buddy Johnson and wife Juanita of Oktaha; sons, Troy Stephens and wife Liz of Oktaha, and Eric Stephens and wife Kyla of Oktaha; stepchildren, Robert Jennings and wife Wendy of Broken Arrow, Karen Williams of Winnsboro, Louisiana, and Kenneth Jennings and wife Kristen of Red Oak.

He is also survived by his grandchildren: Layne (Tinker) Stephens, Harlee (Little Bit) Stephens, Nathan Starr and wife Abigail, Cheyenne Stephens, Kaylan Stephens, Koltyn Stephens, Bobby Jennings, Shala Jennings, Tia Davis, Clayton Wynn, Colton Williams, Jon T. Williams, Cassidy Williams, Benton Jennings, and Bethany Jennings; and great-grandchildren, Coy Butler, Stevie Butler, Murphy Starr, and Samuel Wynn; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

Viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Waldrop Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Wilburton, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Lutie Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Dunagan, Gary Burnett, Terry Wells, Rusty Squyres, Ed Hawthorne, and West Hilburn.

Roger’s legacy of service, love, craftsmanship, and devotion to family will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.