James Thomas Stephens, age 77, of Austin,TX passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2005. He was born March 6, 1928 in Sierra Blanca, Texas. James graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1949 with a degree in business and in 1980 he became a Certified Public Accountant. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lan T. Stephens; son, Samuel G. Stephens; stepdaughter, Hoa T. Stephens, all of Austin; sister, Nancy Jane Shanks of Burbank, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Tracy R. Stephens of Austin; and two nieces and two nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in James' honor to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1000, Austin, Texas 78767.
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