James J Stevens (Jim), 90, Owensboro, Ky died July 12, 2023, of complications from a recent infection. Jim was born in Hancock County on March 3, 1933, to the late James and Zula Bee Jackson Stevens. He was the owner of Town & Country Mobile Home Sales. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1957.
Jim loved fishing, hunting, gardening, playing pool, and spending time with family. He was a devoted husband and father. He loved a good joke and always had one ready to share. He truly loved giving to others in need and was a member of the Shriners. Jim was a member of First Baptist Church.
Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Stevens; daughter, Bev Stevens; brother, Pearl Stevens; and sisters, Jane Leek, Margaret Hines, and Carolyn Newton.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Stacey Jane Stevens of Lexington; sister-in-law, Nancy Hawkins of Madisonville; and sister-in-law, Wanda Hale of Philpot.
Additionally, Jim will be missed by many whose lives he touched.
Services will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation is from 11:00 am until the time of services on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the funeral home. The Reverend Paul Strahan and Reverend Franklin Skaggs will officiate. Burial will follow at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
The family requests expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations made payable to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, or to the charity of your choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of James “Jim” Stevens. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Mr. Stevens and sign his virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.