Joseph Cozell Stephens Jr. (81) passed away doing what he loved on his land in Stuart,OK. Joseph, known as Joe was born on April 14, 1943 in Honolulu, HI to Caroline and Joseph Stephens. He married the love of his life, Judy on December 10th, 1965 in Durant, OK. He was a long time resident of Princeton, TX where he and Judy raised their four children and made many lifelong friends. For the past 18 years he was a resident of Stuart, OK. Joe grew up in Lewisville and Olney, TX where he went to school and played football. Joe was a proud Marine Corps veteran, serving as a Combat Engineer from 1960 to 1964 and was stationed at the Marine Corps base in Twentynine Palms, CA and conducted operations in Korea, Japan and several other areas of conflict. After his military service Joe could often be seen riding broncs and bulls in local rodeos. He became a Master Diesel Mechanic in Irving, TX working for Merchants Trucking for 29 years. Throughout his life he had a passion for hunting and fishing with friends and family. Throughout retirement he was an avid farmer and loved caring for his animals. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Judy; son James Stephens and wife Kim; daughter Jena Lynch and husband Clay; son Jason Stephens and wife Tina; son Jared Stephens; grandchildren; Jana Love and husband Justin, Jinger, Trent, Jordan, Conner, Abigail, Charlie, and Jared; great grandchildren; Gunner and Emmy. He is preceded in death by his mother Caroline, father Joseph Cozell Stephens Sr. and his brother James Edward Stephens. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 2:00pm at the First Baptist Church on 6th st and Stuart st in Stuart, OK and a graveside service at the Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro, TX on Sunday, June 23 at 2:00pm with a memorial reception following at the Jimmie O. Rector Community Center in Whitesboro, TX. Memorial Service Saturday, June 22, 2024 2:00 PM First Baptist Church on 6th and Stuart Street Stuart,OK Inurnment Sunday, June 23, 2024 2:00 PM Oakwood Cemetery Whitesboro,TX