Timothy Shaun Stephens, 26, a long time Madison resident, died at his home Monday, January 29, 2007 in Painesville.

Tim was employed at Cambridge Insurance Co in Solon as a claims adjuster. He was an avid car and sports enthusiast. He loved racing his Lexus at Thompson Drag Strip and he loved the Browns & Florida Gators.

He was a truly wonderful son and a good friend to all who knew him. He will be cherished always and missed dearly.

He is survived by his parents, Timothy & Sharon Stephens of Warren, formerly of Madison, his sisters, Jody (Jamie) Kelly of Atlantic Beach, FL, Jennifer (Lance) Hartman of Brandon, FL. Seven nephews and nieces; James Stephens, Taylor Daniels, Jeremy Kelly, Jessica Kelly, Shelby Hartman, Jailynn Kelly, Jenna Kelly and his Godparents/Aunt & Uncle Robert & Diane Stephens of Tucson, AZ. His Cousins Heather Stephens and her sons Grayson & Braxton all of Tucson AZ., and Tracie Stephens of Mesa, AZ. also survives him.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Robert & Pauline Stephens formerly of Madison, Maternal grandparents Virginia & Gordon Rickel formerly of Mentor and his one true love, the late Tiffany J. Taylor formerly of Bainbridge.

Friends will be received 6-9:00 pm, Friday, February 2nd, at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 3rd at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.

The Rev. Stephen Fisher, Trinity Lutheran Church of Madison will be officiating.

Final Resting Place will be at Fairview Cemetery in Madison.

Contributions may be made to Neighboring Mental Health Agency, Suicide Prevention Programming, 5930 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060-1834