Phillip Stephens

Phillip “ Phil ” Stephens, 73, of Taos and formerly of Tyler, Texas went to be with the Lord due to heart problems on August 23, 2020.  Phil was a dedicated Christian, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, employee, and golfer.  He was a good man who helped a lot of people in many ways.  His career was in the mortgage industry for 45 years.  He spent almost every Saturday morning on the golf course.  His Sundays were spent at Trinity United Methodist Church and at home watching the Cowboys.  He was a passionate man who will be remembered for the love of his family, sense of humor, strong opinions, and love of golf and football.  He will be loved and missed by so many people forever.  Phil is preceded in death by his parents, George and Roberta Stephens and sister, Diane Stephens. He is survived by his spouse, Barbara Stephens, daughter, Robin, granddaughter, Brooke, brothers, Rick Stephens ( and wife Rosemary) and Dennis Stephens, brother-in-law, Ben Benton (and wife Vicki) , sister-in-law, Helen Hudson, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service is pending due to concern for others.  In lieu of flowers the family would like any contributions or donations to be made to American Heart Association or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos. Any notes left the family will not see due to lack of internet access.