McNeil Stephens, affectionately known as "Big Mac" and "Cue Ball" to many, was born on May 17, 1935 in Ruffin, SC to the late Roosevelt and Everlena Brown Stephens. McNeil was preceded in death by Ricky Roosevelt Stephens (son), Sylvester Stephens (brother), and Allen Roosevelt Stephens (brother). He departed this life on August 31, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife of 65 years, Bernetha Hudson Stephens; His children: Sandra Jenkins-Stephens, Anthony Stephens, Sonya Stephens, Gerald Stephens, Parez Stephens, Scott Stephens, Mary Stephens Breland, Tammy Stephens Breland, Shajobia Stephens Brown, Patrick Stephens and Erika Stephens Wiggins. He has a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and many close friends.