Joseph Stephenson

Joseph Sykes Stephenson, 77 of Taylorsville formerly of Wheaton, died Thursday May 21, 2009 at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Joe was the Loving Spouse of over 50 years to Elsie Heflin Stephenson of Taylorsville. He was born July 8, 1931 in Patterson, NJ the son of the late George W. and Miriam Sykes Stephenson. Joe was employed by Goddard Space and Flight Center @ NASA. He was a member of Calvary Untied Methodist Church in Mt. Airy. He served in the US Army for 6 years during the Korean Conflict and later served full time in both the DC and MD National Guards. In addition to his wife Mr. Stephenson is survived by Daughters and Son-in-laws: Linda and Hugh Bennett of Ellicott City and Teresa and Jerry Shank of Monrovia, Brothers: George and Donald Stephenson, Sisters: Phyllis Jones and Nancy Paul. Grandchildren: Miriam and Madeline Bennett, Tara and Joseph Chase Edwards, Catherine and Janelle Shank and Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday May 27, 2009 2:00 PM at Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 S. Main St. Mt. Airy MD 21771 with the Rev. Dennis Yocum officiating. Interment will be prior to Service 10 AM at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal, VA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 26, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784. Those desiring may make contributions to The Calvary United Methodist Church Building Fund.
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