Alan “Al” Stephenson, 45, of Butler passed away at 6:27 a.m. Monday at Butler Memorial Hospital.

He was born Feb. 20, 1966, in Butler, to Patricia (Grossman) Murdick and the late Calvin L. Stephenson Jr.

Alan was a graduate of Butler High School and Butler Vocational-Technical School. He also graduated from Butler County Community College with an associates degree.

He was a mechanical engineer. He worked for the Kewannee Scientific Corp. in North Carolina. He was the owner of Carolina Horizons in North Carolina. He last worked for Shrupp Industries in Parker.

Alan was a former scout master in Summit Township and a member of the East Butler/Butler Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, woodworking and camping. He also enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family.

Mr. Stephenson is survived by two sons, Jonathan Stephenson and his fiancée, Hannah, and Christopher Stephenson and his wife, Shannon; four grandchildren, Deyonte and Maleya Walker, Alayna Stephenson and James Thornton; one sister, Deborah Krimm and her husband, David; two nephews, Adam VanDorp and Justin VanDorp and his wife, Sarah; one great-niece, Chloe VanDorp; numerous aunts and uncles; two black labs, Uno and Lady Bird; and one golden retriever, Amber.

He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin L. Stephenson Jr.

<B>STEPHENSON </B>— Friends of Alan “Al” Stephenson, who died Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at <B>Thompson-Miller Funeral Home</B>, 124 E. North St., Butler. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422 West, Butler, with the Rev. Jeff Curtis officiating. Burial will take place in the North Side Cemetery, Butler.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422 West, Butler, PA 16001.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.