Robert L. Stephenson

Robert L. Stephenson, age 77, of Gulfport died Sunday, July 5, 2015 in Biloxi. He was born in Baldwyn and previously served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for several car dealerships on the Gulf Coast. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Stephenson; his parents, Leon and Katie Stephenson; and a sister, Jo Ann Wells. He is survived by two daughters, Valerie A. Mikel and husband, Dean of Perkinston, and Jennifer E. Stephenson of Gulfport; and three grandchildren, Allison Grazulis, Stephen D. Mikel, and Nicholas L. Peerson. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Gulfport where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com