Mr. Christopher M. Stephens, 45, of Tifton, Ga, transitioned on Saturday Dec 28th at NE Georgia Medical Center in Gainsville, Ga. Services are scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Joy Temple Celebration Ministeries in Lenox, Ga. Interment will follow in Oakridge Cemetery in Tifton, Ga., and the repast will be held at the Neighborhood Community Center.

Christopher Michael Stephens was born on September 18, 1974 to Mr. Ronnie Taylor and Ms. Jacenta Stephens in Albany, Ga. He was a devoted member of the Joy Temple Celebration Ministries and a loyal New England Patriots fan.

He is preceded in death by his brother Tellis Stephens. He is survived by his fiancee, partner for life, and best friend: Regina Jordan; parents: Mrs. Jacenta (Jackie) Stephens and Mr. Ronnie (Amelita) Taylor; children: Keera Thomas, Alyssa Stephens, Chassity Stephens, Temaja White, Jaquasha McFadden, Jada Burton, Chrishon Stephens, Vontae Strozier, and Javonta Stephens; siblings: Letita (Leroy) Jackson, Clerisha (Rodeny) Nichols, Tamyka (Kevin) Davis, Tracey Clayton , and Chris Clayton; grandchildren: Zoey Burton, Journei Strozier, Jayceon Lewis; God-daughter Shaondra Scott; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will love and miss him dearly.