James E. “Doc” Stephenson, 97 of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital.  He was born on February 8, 1922 to Leonard and Beulah (Eastman) Stephenson in Callaway, Nebraska.

Doc was born and raised in Callaway. He graduated from Callaway High School in 1940, then attended the University of Nebraska Dental College in Lincoln and graduated in 1953.

Doc served in the Army from May 6, 1943 to  March 8, 1946, it was during the end of WWII.

On August 22, 1953 , James was united in marriage to Judy Mason at the United Methodist Church in Beatrice, Nebraska. To this union a son, Mark Alan, was born.  In 1953, James and Judy moved to Humboldt, Nebraska.

After retiring Doc and Judy wintered in Aransas Pass, Texas from October to April and enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends down there.

Doc was a member of Lion’s Club, active with the American Legion in Humboldt. Doc served on the Humboldt school board, served on the Chamber of Commerce , and served on the board of the ESU in Auburn, Nebraska.

Doc loved to golf and even hit a hole in one, bowling, fishing and spending time with family.

Doc was preceded in death by his parents, wife Judy, brother, Alan and sister, Marion.

Doc his survived by his son, Mark Stephenson of Humboldt, NE, grandson and wife,  Craig and Kelly Stephenson of Syracuse, NE, great grandchildren, Cade, Cale and Cora Stephenson.

Graveside service Monday, August 12 10:00 a.m., at the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Beatrice, Nebraska, with Eric Biehl officiating.

Visitation will be from noon- 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2019 with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, 207 N Nemaha, Humboldt, Nebraska. Inurnment at the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.  Memorials to family choice. Military Rites provided by Nebraska National Army Guard. On line condolence may be sent to www.wherrymortuary.com