The son of the late Reuben and Katie Stephens, Anthony was a Columbus native who graduated with the Kendrick High School Class of 1983. He was a member of Nazareth Baptist Church where he served with the Adult and Men's Choirs. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was also employed with the Weaponry Division at Civil Services, Ft. Benning, GA for several years.

He is survived by a loving and devoted sister, Lessie Stephens; two nephews, Delray Stephens (Jackie) and Erwin Stephens; great nieces and nephews, Delray, Jr., John, Katelyn, Marisa, Quinten and Julian; devoted friends, Boysie Shaw, Jr. and Jerome and Vic Wilburn; a host of other relatives and friends.