Billie Sam Stevens, 82, was born August 22, 1934 in Polk County, Missouri , to Sam and Ellen Stevens. He went to Heaven January 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years, Cecilia (Tillie), and 2 daughters; Liz (Danny) Iseminger and Mary Stevens (Curtis Strachan), and 2 grandsons that he was so proud of, Owen (Erika) Iseminger and Wade (Abby) Iseminger. Billie is preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Willeta Barger, Nadia Davis, Mary Rachel Black, and one brother; Arthur Lee Stevens. He is survived by his sister, Lois Rodgers, many nieces and nephews, and 2 furry companions, Maggie and Patches.
Billie proudly served in the U. S. Navy from 1957-1961. He worked construction for 33 years. He loved fishing, hunting, playing golf and watching all sports—especially the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants. He was looking forward to becoming a great-grandpa in February. Special thanks to doctor’s Richard Cunningham, Lavanya Tiriveedhi, and Robert Merritt.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 5:00-7:00pm, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 2:00pm, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. He will be laid to rest with full military honors.