George Melvin Stevens, 61, of Mannington, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 5, 1953 at Whetstone, WV, a son of the late George Stevens and Maude Eurita Fordyce Stevens.
George is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Ninni of Akron, OH; 2 grandchildren, Ashley Grof and Ashton Ninni; 2 brothers, Richard Stevens of Mannington and Mark J. Stevens and fiancé Carol of Joetown; 2 sisters, Doris R. Freeman and husband Darrell of Fairmont and Carolyn Carnes of Monongah; several nieces and nephews, and aunts and uncles.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Dove Louise “Suzi” Fleming and Barbara J. Reynolds; and one brother, Ralph Wayne Stevens.
George worked as a security guard at Bombarie and Harrison-Benedum Clarksburg Airport. He attended the Joetown Church of Christ. He loved his dogs Daisy May and Sissy. He was Veteran of the United States Army serving as E-6 Staff Sargent.
There will be no funeral home visitation or funeral services. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Evangelist Dr. Michael Reese officiating. Full Military Rites accorded by the United States Army and the Marion County Veterans Council. Burial will follow at the Whetstone Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion County Humane Society. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
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My thoughts and prayers go out to all my family, my cousins, I Love you all so much. Sorry for your loss. Take care, and God bless.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.