Evard David Stevens, 85 of Wallace, WV passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Fairmont General Hospital. He was born March 25, 1928, in Marion County, WV, a son of the late Walter Thomas Stevens and Ollie Blanche Myers Stevens.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian Kathleen Villers Stevens, with whom he was married to for 64 years; 5 children, Walter Thomas Stevens and wife Nova Dale of Michigan, James Stevens and wife Brenda Sue of Oakdale, Catherine Walls and husband William of Wyatt, David Stevens and wife Rebecca of Margarette, and Carol “Susie” McCoy of Margarette; 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Opal McCourt of Kent, OH; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Alfred Stevens, Clarence Stevens, James Stevens and Ray Stevens, and one sister, Hazel Wells.
Mr. Stevens worked at Consolidated Coal Co., #20 Whetstone Portal and retired as a member of UMWA #4060 after 38 years of service. He worked on cars and enjoyed setting on the porch and visiting with family and friends. He was fondly known as “coal digger”.
Family and friends may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV on Friday, July 5, 2013 from 2-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Robert Shingleton officiating. Burial will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Wyatt, WV. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
Aunt Lillian, Bucky,Susie,Tooty,Jim,and Pooch,
I was so sad when I had heard about Uncle David Passing away. I wish I could be there but Cecil, has to work and he doesn't want me traveling that far with out him in case something would happen on the way. I go back and remember when I was a little girl, just about every weekend Dad and Mom would put us kids in the car and we'd come down to see you all. I have some good memories of all of us together. I will miss my Uncle, I may not have gotton down there to see ya all but I Truly Love you all. I will be thinking of you all tomorrow cause I know exactly what your going through. Just remember all the good times ya had with him and cherish all the memories. My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. Take care and God Bless!
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Sheila Stevens Poole
Call me some time, my number is 330-532-4589