Anthony Brian “Tony” Stephenson, age 63 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2025.
Tony was born on July 30, 1962, in Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia to Nancy (Garrett) and Brian George Stephenson. His life and career took him to many places. After graduating from Ipswich Grammar School in 1979, he began the journey to fulfill his lifelong dream in aviation. First flight school, then small charter planes, followed by airships. He flew airships in Australia, England, South Korea, Japan and finally in America where he met his wife Fran in 1990. Blimps continued to pilot his life’s path for the next few years, criss-crossing the country numerous times with the whole family in tow after the birth of Patrick in 1994.
In 1996, he was recruited by AirServices Australia and the family moved to Canberra, Australia. While there he completed his Masters in Business & Technology from the University of New South Wales. The family returned to the U.S., settling in San Antonio in 2002.
Tony had many jobs throughout his time in Texas from being a stay-at-home dad, owning and operating his own solar installation business to his most recent job as the Client Solutions Manager at Chromalloy Component Services, bringing his aviation career full circle. He was the happiest person on earth and loved and respected everyone he met. Most of all, he always had a smile to give and a story to tell.
Tony is preceded in death by his father, Brian Stephenson, his father-in-law Michael Kenneley and nephew Riley Kenneley.
Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Fran Stephenson; son, Patrick Stephenson and wife Sydney; mother, Nancy Stephenson; siblings, Jennine Grady and Ellison Boles along with beloved relatives, Mark, Sophia, Josephine, Fergus, and Nicholas Grady; Paul and Lennox Boles; Amy Kenneley, Bob and Dana Kenneley, Tim and Peggy Kenneley, Mike and Irena Kenneley, John and Jenny Kenneley, Alex and Madison Zinni, Bryan Kenneley and Sophie Fallouh and Myles and Shane Kenneley.
His circle of friends knew no geographical limits. From friendships in British Columbia to Albuquerque, California, Australia, and Japan. Tony knew no strangers, only future friends.
A service celebrating Tony’s life will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11:00am at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 201 E. Nolte St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, with the Reverend Stephen Shortess and the Reverend Christopher Robinson officiating. A reception will follow in McKeogh Hall.
Contributions in Tony’s honor may be made to any of the following organizations:
– National Parks Foundation
– San Antonio Food Bank
– Would Works
You are invited to read the full obituary and sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.