Mr. Harold Thomas "Tommy" Stephens, age 79, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Friday, November 10, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia, a son of the late Harold Leon and Lillie Lackey Stephens. He was also preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Teresa Dickson, sister, Gail Cain. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Reba Chastain of the residence; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Bruce Jones of Tunnel Hill, GA; stepchildren, Tony Martin, Donnie Gillum of Dalton, GA, Lisa Hankins of Teenga, GA; grandchildren, Blake Jones and Abbey Hays, Daryl Dickson, Matthew Dickson, Blake Hankins, Steven Hankins; nephew, Sammy Cain.

Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Harold Thomas "Tommy" Stephens will be held Saturday January 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ponders Melrose Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday January 13, 2024.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721, 706.226.4002www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org.