Waymon William Stephens, 71, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born November 17, 1953 in Daviess County to the late Joe F. Stephens and Joyce Fuchs Stephens. Waymon was of the Baptist faith and a graduate of Owensboro High School. He retired from Hometown IGA after serving countless years in the grocery and produce business. He was a quiet steadfast soul with a deep love for history, war documentaries, aviation, his flight simulators and movies and shows of galaxies far, far, away. Earlier hobbies included fishing, shooting clay pigeons, and assembling vintage Revell model planes that are still displayed in his childhood room.
Surviving is his brother, Daryl A. Stephens; sisters, Vicki J. Barker (Gary) and Angela R. Weaver (David); niece, Ashley M. Bowlds (Chris); nephews, Aaron M. Weaver (Amanda) and W. Andrew Weaver (Katelyn); three great-nieces; four great-nephews; and two double-first cousins who were like siblings, Connie and Barry Stephens, all from Owensboro.
In keeping with his wishes, no formal service or visitation will be held, but a private service will be held in Christ Chapel at Owensboro Memorial Gardens. His final resting place will be in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the care of his arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, Ky 42301.