Michael A. Stephenson, 53, of Cameron, MO, formerly of Atchison, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home in Cameron.
Cremation is planned. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm with visitation to follow until 8:00 pm at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to help with grandchildren’s education. Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Michael Anthony Stephenson was born on January 19, 1967 in Arma, Kansas, the son of Gary and Janice Stephenson. He graduated from Atchison High School. Michael served an apprenticeship through the Local 10 Iron Workers Union and has worked the past 34 years for them. Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors but his greatest enjoyment were his grandchildren.
Michael is survived by his parents, Gary and Janice; his wife, Christina Stephenson; six sons, Michael (Kasey) Stephenson II, Addam (Autumn) Stephenson, Scott (LaJoyce) Stephenson, Alex Eads, Tim Miller, and John Fitzgerald; two daughters, Katie (Chaz) Judy and Sarah Miller; brother, Mark (Kathy) Stephenson; sisters, Melissa Stephenson, Joan Stephenson, and Tressa Stephenson; five grandchildren, Akai Allen, Lilly Stephenson, Kay Stephenson, Ashley Stephenson and James Judy; uncle to Kaden Burge, AJ (Sunny) Armstrong, Chelsea Stephenson, Michael Stephenson, Christopher Stephenson and Nick Stephenson; great uncle to Mira Armstrong, Penny Armstrong and Ryder Armstrong; remembered by Tonya and ex-wife’s Luana, and Laurie. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Aileen McCullough, uncles; Bob McCullough and Tony McCullough and his best friend, Richard Norris.