STEPHENSON, ERNEST BRAXTON of Gardendale, Alabama passed away May 7, 2012. He was a member of First Baptist Church Tarrant for 70 years, and was recently a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. He was a member of the L&N Engineer's Union and the Dolcito Masonic Lodge #596. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Doris Stephenson; his son, Jeffery B. Stephenson (Linda); step-children, Larry Creatore (Glenda) and Luann Swann (Danny); five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Gardendale Funeral Home at 2 PM, with visitation held one hour prior. >