Eugene “Gene” Douglas Stephenson, 71, of rural Columbia City, died at 7:46 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at his home.

He was born on Nov. 23, 1951.

On June 2, 2002, he married Terry L. Oliver.

He is survived by his wife, Terry; children, Kendra M. (Joe) Edwards, Eugene D (Mary “Shannon”) Stephenson II, both of Fort Wayne, and Nathan R. (Crystal) Stephenson of San Diego; a stepson Michael T. McClure of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild and siblings, Susan Fabricius, Mel Stephenson, David Stephenson, and Phil Stephenson.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City is in charge of arrangements.