Paul Arbin Stephens, age 90, of Red Oak, Texas, was welcomed into heaven by Jesus on September 13th, 2024. He was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Aulcie Arbin Stephens and Lois Leona Walker. Paul Married the love of his life, Helen Louise Hamel, October 24th, 1951, and they were married 65 years before her passing in 2017.

Paul was a devoted follower of Christ, serving the body for years as a Deacon. He was always quick to give a hearty "Amen" during the preaching and welcomed others into the church with a handshake full of peppermints. He was also devoted to his country serving in the United States Army during the Korean War era. He diligently worked for over forty years as a faithful employee of Otis Elevator Company, serving the elevator industry well while making numerous lifelong friends.

In his retirement years, he became an avid golfer and loved watching his grandkids compete in their sporting events. Paul selflessly gave of his time, talents and treasures throughout his life, and touched many lives on the way. His door was always open for family and friends. He will be greatly missed here on earth, but we all look forward to being reunited with him again someday in Heaven.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Leslie Stephens and sister, Betty Wainscott. He is also preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Helen Louise Stephens and his sweet daughter, Brandi Louise LaMartiniere and his infant son, Nikki.

Paul is survived by his son, Tracey Stephens and wife Laura, Son, Christopher Stephens and wife Valerie, grandchildren, Geneva Faidley, Brandon Faidley, Emilee Dupont, Cameron Stephens, Natalie Clemens, Summer Stephens, Singen Stephens, Ariana Stephens and Mason Stephens, great grandchildren, Jace Stephens, Adaline Stephens, Allyson Stephens, Calvin Stephens and Crosby Stephens, and numerous nephews and nieces.

A Visitation will be held Saturday, September 28th at 1pm at Bear Creek Baptist Church in Glenn Heights, Texas followed by the funeral service at 2pm. A burial will follow at Red Oak City Cemetery.