Choice Thurman Stephens, 81, of Valley View, TX passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville with his family by his side. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at The Fold Church at 2:00PM with a time of visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at the Reed Cemetery in Myra following the service.

Choice was born on August 23, 1943, in Wichita Falls to James and Ida Ruth Stephens. He married Bobbye Tuggle on August 10, 1962, in Myra, TX. Choice worked for Verizon for over 35 years. He loved motorcycles and old cars. Choice loved all kinds of music especially old time music and worship songs. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. But his first love was his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a faithful member of the Fold Church in Gainesville. He enjoyed his small Bible study group.

Choice is survived by his wife Bobbye Stephens of Valley View; daughter Dana McReynolds and husband Greg; son Scott Stephens and wife Cyndi; grandchildren Madeline McReynolds, Samuel McReynolds, Katherine Smith and husband Nate, Thomas Stephens; great -grandchildren Esther and Andrew Smith; sister Betty Rogers; brother Bill Stephens; and his special dog Sunni. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents James and Ida Ruth Stephens; brothers Jimmy and Joe Stephens.