Robert J. Stephens

Robert J. Stephens, 95, of Brooklawn, passed away on October 4, 2014. Bob was born in Camden and has resided in Brooklawn for 72 years. He was a machinist for the New York Shipyard for 20 years and then for Langston Co. in Cherry Hill for 20 years. Bob was the oldest living member of the Brooklawn Fire Co.; Collingswood Cloud Lodge 101F & AM and former councilman in Brooklawn. He was an extremely active member of the Brooklawn United Methodist Church. He volunteered his time and his talent to the church and went on multiple missions. He was a caregiver not only to his family but to his church, friends, neighbors and anyone who knew him.

Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife Ida Bremer & sister Lillian Lewis. He is survived by his daughters Shirley Wakemen, Carolyn (Richard) Wiest & Robyn (Daniel) Austin; 7 grandchildren Sandra Hitchens, William C. III & Stephen Wakemen, Scott & Rich Jr. Wiest, Stephanie Kendrick & Daniel Austin Jr. and 5 great grandchildren Joshua, Alexandra, Zachary, Ryan & Madelyn.

Visitation Thursday 7 to 9pm and Friday 10am until the service at 11am at the Brooklawn United Methodist Church 213 Maude Ave. Brooklawn, NJ 08030 under the direction of DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES Woodbury, NJ. Interment Eglington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brooklawn United Methodist Church. Memories and condolences shared at daviswagner.com

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