John David Stephens, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Belmont Manor Nursing Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio. John was born on July 26, 1941 in Hendrysburg, Ohio to the late John Thomas and Zilpha Marie (Stoneburner) Stephens. John was a mechanic for several area trucking companies including Reynolds Auto Service, A.B. & L Transfer, R&R Trucking, and Rod's Welding and Rebuild. John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diann Kay (Brownfield) Stephens; son, David (Holly) Stephens of Barnesville; daughter, Polly (John Iams) Potochnik of Barnesville; grandchildren, Patrick (Devon Anderson) Stephens of California, Cara (Austin Robbins) Stephens of Florida, Tyler (Morgan Snyder) Potochnik of Barnesville, and Alex (Bailee Johnson) Potochnik of Barnesville; sister, Shirley (Jim) Good of Belmont, Ohio; brother, Charles (Candace) Stephens of Florida; and his fur buddies, Lilly and Sylvester. In honoring John's wishes, private services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, Ohio 43943 or Barnesville Hospital, 639 West Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio 43713.