Samuel Ray "Sam" Stephenson Sr., age 71, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Koester Pavilion in Troy.  He was born April 30, 1949 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Willie and Anna (Whitt) Stephenson.  In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his wife: Sharon (Hamrick) Stephenson and several brothers and sisters.

Sam is survived by sons: Samuel Stephenson Jr. and Steven Stephenson; grandchildren: Steven, Anna, Jake, Rebecca, Joey and Samantha; brothers: Bill, Richard and Joe Stephenson and sister: Betty Stephenson.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date.   Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.