Arlon Elmer Stephens Obituary (1945 - 2022)

Arlon (Bigun) Stephens was born in the small town of Porum, Oklahoma on April 22, 1945 and died a quick and peaceful death from some health conditions in the care of Murrey Hospital in Fort Smith Arkansas on January 13, 2022. Arlon is proceeded and reuniting with his parents Pershing and Nadine Stephens from Gore, Oklahoma; his loving wife, Wanda Stephens from Sand Springs, Oklahoma; his dear sweet daughter Lillian (Lea) Stephens from Broken-Arrow, Oklahoma; his sisters Frankie Dean, Susie De Foe, Kathy Ward, and June Stephens; and his brother Larry Stephens. Arlon is survived by his son Kevin (Dewayne) Stephens and spouse Walter Cariastobar from Washington DC; and his grandsons, David Rowlett and spouse Stephanie and their two children De and Lee from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Sean Marion from Mannford, Oklahoma, and Brandon Marion from Mannford, Oklahoma; His sisters Evelyn Wooten and spouse Carroll, Judy Masslock and spouse Tom Ward; his brothers Joe Stephens and spouse Peggy, Cole Stephens and spouse Pearl, and his baby brother Don Stephens and spouse Marie. Arlon was a family man who loved his wife, children, and family unconditionally. He often worked multiple jobs to keep food on the table and clothes on their back. He was a man of few words, but you could tell how proud he was of his family the minute they'd all walk through the door with his gleaming eyes and his silly trademarked crooked grin. Arlon was a kind man who always brought a lot of fun and laughter wherever he went. He had a heart of gold and he would give anyone the shirt off his back if needed. He could be ornery as a wild bull and had a quick lashing temper that could sting like a bee. One of the best things about Arlon was that he was never known to hold a grudge (for very long) and would always quickly right his wrongs or make amends with his kind smile and funny stories, or simply through his silent acts of appreciation. Arlon was a hunter, fisher, and loved the outdoors. He would sometimes return from hunting trips well rested from sleeping in trees and sometimes a little bruised from falling out of trees. He was never known to bring home the trophy fish or buck, but we always knew he had the time of his life through his storytelling and unbelievable tales of the wild. His family was always proud him regardless of his catch and we all know that he's now in a place where he can bring in the largest basket of fish or the fattest buck whenever he wants. Arlon is reuniting and rejoicing with those departing before him and also scouting out some of the best heavenly hunting and fishing spots around. Arlon will be missed by everyone he knew but left behind a big blessing of love, friendship, and stories that will be in etched in our hearts forever. The family will have a farewell and funeral service on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 1 o'clock pm at the Dillon Funeral Home located at 1200 N Cleveland St, Sand Springs, Oklahoma and he will be laid to rest at the adjoining