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Dr. J.M. Stephenson, 97, Burkesville, oldest practicing dentist in Kentucky He was born on Crocus Creek in Cumberland County, KY. As a young man Dr. Stephenson was called to serve his country in the military, serving three years, three months, and seven days. He served overseas duty in Europe under the leadership of General George S. Patton where he received the Purple Heart during battle in Luxembourg and the Bronze Star Medal at the Siegfried Line in Germany. He was the last living founding member of Cumberland County VFW Post 5419. He was the widower of Hazel Christine Bybee of Columbia, KY, to whom he was united in marriage on August 19, 1949 in Columbia, KY. Dr. Stephenson was a very active member of Burkesville First United Methodist Church for many years. He became a member of Cumberland Lodge #413 F & AM in November 1956 and was also a member of the Scottish Rite. He was a 1941 graduate of Marrowbone High School, a 1947 graduate of Lindsey Wilson College, a 1949 graduate of Western Kentucky University, and a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He was the patriarch of an outstanding Kentucky family. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Dr. Julius Middleton "J.M." Stephenson, age 97 1/2, of Burkesville, KY, who was the oldest practicing dentist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 09, 2018 at 2pmCT, at Burkesville First United Methodist Church, 26 S Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with burial in Burkesville Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 08, 2018 at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home beginning at 2pmCT and continuing until 1pmCT on Wednesday. Masonic Rites will be conducted at 7pmCT on Tuesday evening at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home. The lodge will open at 6pmCT. Dr. J.M. Stephenson, 97 1/2, Burkesville, oldest practicing dentist in Kentucky. (1920-2018) He was born on Crocus Creek in the Bakerton community of Cumberland County, KY, on July 15, 1920. He was the son of the late Silas A. and Emma Vaughn Stephenson. He died Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Bowling Green, Warren County, KY, at the age of 97 years, nine months, and 20 days. As a young man Dr. Stephenson was called to serve his country in the military serving three years, three months, and seven days. He served overseas duty in Europe under the leadership of General George S. Patton where he received the Purple Heart during battle in Luxembourg and the Bronze Star Medal at the Siegfried Line in Germany. He was the last living founding member of Cumberland County VFW Post 5419. He was a 1941 graduate of Marrowbone High School, KY, a 1947 graduate of Lindsey Wilson College, and a 1949 graduate of Western Kentucky University. Dr. Stephenson entered the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in the fall of 1949 where he graduated in June 1953. He returned to his hometown of Burkesville, KY and began his dental practice on June 29, 1953, practicing dentistry until his death. He was joined in his dental practice by both of his children. Dr. Stephenson was a life member of the American Dental Association, a sixty-five year member of the KY Dental Association, and a member of the South Central Dental Society where he was secretary/treasurer for forty years. He was united in marriage to Hazel Christine Bybee on August 19, 1949 in Columbia, KY. Dr. Stephenson was a very active member of Burkesville First United Methodist Church for many years. He became a member of Cumberland Lodge #413 F & AM in November 1956 and was also a member of the Scottish Rite. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hazel Stephenson; one daughter, Angela Stephenson; one sister, Geneva Coffey, and three brothers, James, Roy, and Wayne Stephenson. Survivors include:
Flowers are welcome, but donations are encouraged to Lindsey Wilson College in Dr. Stephenson's memory. Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N Main Street, Burkesville, KY, is in charge of arrangements. This story was posted on 2018-05-07 04:05:45
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