Mr. Emory C. Stephens II transitioned home Friday in Columbus. He was 31 years of age.

The son of Mrs. Beatrice Wilson Stephens of Warner Robbins, GA and the late Emory C. Stephens, Sr., Emory was born in Macon, GA and attended the Youth Challenge Military Academy in Augusta, GA.

Survivors, other than his mother include: his fiance’, Monica Jones; a daughter, AyNija Hill; one sister, Shalondie Stephen, and an uncle, Tommy Wilson (Cassandra).

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Stephens will be held Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Cherry Blossom Memorial Gardens in Lizella, GA. Reverend Matthew Raines will officiate the service. The service will be limited to immediate family and friends only in respect for the CDC guidelines.

A memorial and life celebratory event will be held a later time.