Richard ‘Cody’ Stephens, 23, of Cherryvale, KS (formerly of Monett, MO, died January 16, 2010 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born May 6, 1986 to Randy and Toni (Stephens) Gower in Springfield, MO.
Cody is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Paul Stephens of Monett, MO; maternal great grandmother: Thelma Stephens of Washburn, MO; paternal grandparents: Terry and Mary Gower of Welch, OK and Ann Spahon of Baxter Springs, KS; and two sisters: Ashley and Gannyn Gower of Cherryvale, KS.
Cody was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Joan Stephens.
Cody was a student at the Coffeeville Kansas Community College. He attended the Cowboy Riverside Church in Nevada, MO. He loved bull riding and was a member of several associations including Bullriders of America (BOA); National Federation of Professional Bullriders (NFPB);.United Rodeo Association (URA); Missouri Rodeo Cowboy Association (MRCA); and the American Cowboy Rodeo Association (ACRA). He was also a long time member of the Rodeo Attitude Program and had been a strong supporter over the years promoting the sport he loved at every opportunity he was given.
Visitation will be held Thursday January 21, 2010 from 5:00 till 8:00 pm at Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, MO. Services will be held 1:00 pm Friday January 22, 2010 at the funeral home with Rev Roger Beach officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Monett, MO.
Memorial donations can be made to Cody Stephens Medical Fund.
Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
216 2nd St,
Monett, MO 65708
