James Andrew Stephen, 71, of Morgantown, passed away at Fairmont Healthcare and Rehab Center on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Jim was born on Aug. 20, 1952, the son of the late Howard and Barbara Stephen.
Jim was many things — father, musician, raconteur, writer. Jim had many passions, including a lifelong attachment to his youth formed on Lake Michigan. He knew the best spot for barbecue in the Carolinas and where to catch a live band in Nashville.
Jim is survived by his children, Paul, Morgan and her husband, Michael Acres, Daniel and his wife, Stefy Shepard; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Acres and Soren Shepard; along with his siblings and their families, including his brother, Larry and Jeanne Stephen and their children, Liana and Jeremy; his brother, Jeff and Jane Stephen and their children, Kristen, Adam and Alex; his sister, Betsy Newkirk; his sister, Nicky Purcell and her husband, Dennis; and his sister-in-law, Julia Stephen and her children, Greg and Judith.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his brothers, John and Dave Stephen; and brother-in-law, Bruce Newkirk.
Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation arrangements.
Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, from 10 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, May 29.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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