Mexico Stephens Jr.

A Life Well-Lived From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen Galatians 6:17-18 Mexico Stephens, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his home in Salisbury, Maryland, at the age of eighty-three. Born in Robeson County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Mexico, Sr. and Julia Stephens. He received his formal education in Somerset County, Maryland. In 1957, Mexico joined the United States Army. After his tour of duty in the military, he was a truck driver for several years. He later went on to become a first class engineer for machine maintenance for Shoreland Freezers. He remained there for forty (40) years until his retirement in 1998. Mexico was truly a man of faith, who loved serving the Lord. He had a keen love for singing and really enjoyed quartets. He was the longest standing member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Princess Anne, Maryland, where he served for more than sixty (60) years. He was ordained as a Deacon, and later served as the Chairman of the Deacon Board. He also served in several other Ministries. Mexico was a member of the Progressive Baptist Association of the Eastern Shore, Inc., serving as the Treasurer for many years. He was also a member of Masonic East Gate Lodge#65 for nearly fifty (50) years, as well as the Starlight Chapter #44 Order of the Eastern Star. Mexico will always be remembered for his witty sense of humor, his loving heart, and the life advice he often gave to his family and friends. He often told folks to “Be Encouraged.” He had a keen love for fixing all engines, whether large or small. There was nothing that he could not fix. He would often say, “If man made it, I can fix it.” Precious memories of his life and love will be cherished by: his loving wife of fifty-eight (58) years, Elizabeth M. Stephens; one daughter, Gloria Maxine Parker; two grandsons, Carl Jones, Jr. and Shawn Duncan (Tameka), all of Salisbury, Maryland; one granddaughter, Charmeka Parker (Katrina) of Malvern, Pennsylvania; three great-granddaughters, Shaunay, Shanyri, and Shariyah Duncan; one sister, Thelma Towns of Salisbury, Maryland; and special friends, Roy, a longtime work friend, Jesse, a go to man and spiritual brother, Tom, a McDonald’s partner, and many others, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by two children, Luke Stephens and Linda Jones, nine sisters and one brother. He would often say, “If I can help somebody as I travel along this way, then my living has not been in vain.” Lovingly Submitted ~ The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mexico Stephens Jr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Mexico Stephens Jr.

May 23, 1935 - October 31, 2018