Marion Benjamin Stephenson, age 81, of Arkadelphia, died Thursday, February 16, 2006, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. Marion was born March 12, 1924, in Lewis County, MO., the son of the late Marion Blackburn & Flossie Nall Stephenson. He was a construction contractor and a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church in Lewis County, MO.. Marion was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Brisco Stephenson and one son Terry Lynn Stephenson. Survivors are one son: Rick Stephenson of Manteca, CA. One brother R.N. Stephenson of Anderson, IN. 8 grandchildren Shawn, Scott, Angela, Teia, Ronnie, Donnie, Shane & Chris. & 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 19, 2006, at Welch Funeral Home with Rev. Martin Jones officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Family hours are 6 to 8 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials to American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX. 75231. Pallbearers will be Marion s grandsons. Sign guest book or send private condolences visit www.welchfh.net