FEDERALSBURG, Md. - CW4 Curtis E. Stephens passed away on Wed., Sept. 12, 2012, at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Born on Nov. 3, 1961, in Lewes, Del, he was the son of the late Edward and JoAnne Clark Stephens. He attended local schools in Georgetown and graduated from Sussex Central High School with the class of 1979. He also attended Delaware Technical and Community College, University of Delaware and Wilmington University. Curtis enlisted in the U.S. Army on Jan. 29, 1980, to serve his country. In 2008, he served at the Victory Base Camp, Baghdad Iraq OIF. His present assignment was that of a Property Book Officer, 721st Troop Command, Delaware Army National Guard, Milford, Del. Curtis received many State Awards, U.S. Decorations/Badges, but the one he was most proud of was the Bronze Star Medal. On July 17, 1982 in Millsboro, Del, Curtis married Beverly Staats and together raised two children. He was a member of Countryside Christian Church and served the Lord faithfully his entire life. Also, Signal Corp Regimental Association Blue Hen Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association (Secretary), Association of Quartermasters, AMVETS, Seaford Post 1694 and NGAUS/NGADE. Surviving Curtis besides his wife Beverly are a daughter, Hillary Boyd and her husband Tyler-James of Cambridge; a son, Chase Stephens of Florida; a granddaughter, Payson Boyd; a brother, Keith Stephens and his wife Brenda of Ariz.; a niece, Amanda Stephens; nephews, Jacob and Travis Stephens. Funeral Services will be held on Mon., Sept. 17, 2012 at Countryside Christian Church, Austin Road, Cambridge, MD beginning 2 p.m. with Evangelist Phil Sutton officiating. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Burial will follow at Hill Crest Cemetery, Federalsburg, Md. with full military honors. The military will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Curtis may be sent to Countryside Christian School, 5333 Austin Road, Cambridge, MD 21613. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomb and Collins Funeral Home, P.A., Cambridge, MD. To send online condolences, please visit www.newcombcollins.com