Herschel Lester Stevens, age 69, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 1, 1944, in Springfield, MO, to John and Anna (Jackson) Stevens, Sr. He was a member of Henderson Baptist Church, two miles north of Rogersville, MO at the intersection of B and D Highways. Herschel was united in marriage to Jane Beesley on November 5, 1971 in Springfield, MO. He enjoyed Drag Racing, Mud Racing, Four Wheeling, camping, and spending time in the outdoors. His passion was spending time with his family and being involved in their activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Leroy, Sr. and Anna Edith Stevens ; one son, Wesley Stevens; and three sisters, Dessie Atteberry, Rosa Baxter, and Anna Mae Buchannon .
He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Stevens Springfield, MO; three children, Brian Stevens and wife Brenda of Springfield, Larry Beesley of Springfield, and Jason Stevens and wife Kim of Republic; eleven grandchildren, Amy, Renee’, Kendall, Dillon, Tyler, Devin, Dusty, Harlea, Rilea, Holley , and Wesley Jr.; nine great-grandchildren, Kalyn,Skyler, Brandy, Cody,Lance, Cameron, Lylee, Heath, and Margaret; two brothers John Stevens, Jr. of Rogersville and Don Stevens of Nixa; two sisters, Edith Todd of Springfield and Norma Jean McHaffie of Fordland; and a host of family and friends..
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2013, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO with Pastor Jerry Cox officiating. Burial will be held in Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Cemetery, Fair Grove, MO. Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henderson Baptist Church. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.