Michael Bradford Stephens

Michael Bradford Stephens, 53, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio has fought the good fight, finished the race, and has remained faithful. He went home to be with Jesus on February 10, 2022.

Michael was born at The Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida to Sharon Sue (Kern) Bartholic and Howard Willard Stephens Jr., on December 24, 1968.

Survived by wife of 33 years Adrianne Lee (Haught) Stephens, and grandchildren Damyan Michael Stephens and Melanie Rose McCourt Stephens whom they are raising; Children Nicholas B. Stephens, Nathaniel B. Stephens, and Kristen L.J. (Greg) Ryan and grandbaby.

Also survived by his mother Sharon Bartholic; in-laws Larry and Donna Haught, Grandmother Nancy Bickel, brother Terrance Tornebene, brothers in law Ryan and Clinton Haught, sisters Theresa (Jeff) Baker and Robin Brodbeck Bartholic.

Preceded in death by Howard W Stephens, and Allan E Bartholic, brothers Billy Stephens, Sean Stephens, and grandson Alexander Stephens. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Michael loved to help others and he served his country in the US (United States) Army and had worked as a police officer. He also worked as a PCA at Mount Carmel East and OSU Hospitals and had spent the last few years as a truck driver.

Michael loved music, always singing, or whistling. He was quite a practical jokester and enjoyed having fun.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 21, 2022, from 4-7 pm at the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 285 E. Main St in Kirkersville, where funeral services celebrating his life will follow at 7:00 p.m., with Bishop T.L. Kirk as officiant.

The family prefers that memorial contributions be made to help defray his final expenses. Please send to Michael Bradford Stephens fund c/o Adrianne Stephens  Commodore Bank 12101 Lancaster Street, Millersport, OH 43046.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.