Stephen Vance Duffy

June 27, 1984 ~ August 4, 2022

Stephen Vance Duffy, 38, of Independence, La, disabled, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center Aug 4, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born on June 27, 1984 in Baton Rouge, LA to Cynthia Martin Duffy and James Duffy.  Stephen grew up in Colyell, LA and attended French Settlement High School.  He loved working on the survey crew in the Mississippi piney woods while his health allowed. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Bettencourtt, father, James Garland (Karen) Duffy, Jr.; brothers, Allen and Christopher Duffy; grandparents, Clinton and Laverne (McCon) Martin;  aunts, Lori (Dominic) Cappo, Jamie (Dennis) Tilley, and Karen (Keith) Martin; uncle, Russell (Lorey) Martin; nieces, Haley and Allie Duffy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents James Duffy, Sr and Corinne (Starkey) Duffy; and uncles, Michael Duffy, Gaylon Martin. Graveside services will be held August 13, 2022 at 11:00am at the Colyell Baptist Community Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at