William Maurice Stephens was born September 6, 1930 at Marquand, Missouri the son of Claude and Ruby (Leitz) Stephens and passed away on July 13, 2022 at Marquand, Missouri at the age of 91 years.

Maurice was a 1948 graduate of Marquand High School. A U.S. Army Veteran stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas and a retired logger. Maurice was Marquand Fire Chief for 25 plus years.

Maurice is survived by sons Jerry (Cherilyn) Stephens and Melvin (Sandy) Stephens, daughter Diane (Jurgen) Braswell and daughter-in-law Donna Stephens. Sisters Wilma Tyler and Norma Krauss. Grandkids Chasity (Daryl) Ruehling, Jana (Brad) Cook, Ryan (Katie) Stephens, Dustin (Alana Stephens, Heath (Crystal Stephens, Holly Emmett, Shane (Lacey) Stephens and Leslie (Daniel) Stafford. Nineteen (19) great grandchildren and two (2) great greatgrandchildren. Also, Doris Jean Manafuco.

Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Doris Lee (Moyers) Stephens who he married on December 24, 1951, son Robert Stephens, brothers Edwin (Huffy) Stephens and Melbourne ( Buzz) Stephens, sisters Anna Marie Combs, Maxine Mouser and Cora Stephens.

Maurice's greatest love in life was his family especially his grandkids.