JAMES EARL STEVENS, SR.
November 19, 1947 ~ March 3, 2019
James Earl Stevens, Sr. passed away peacefully on March 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Pleasanton, Texas to Willie P. and Alice L. Stevens on November 19, 1947. He was the second oldest child of five siblings.
James attended school in Pleasanton, Texas. He loved sports and participated in Baseball and Track, but he excelled in the game of Football. He wore his Letterman jacket with so much pride.
Soon after his mother passed away, he joined the U.S. Army where he served two Tours in Vietnam in his 10 ½ years of service. He received a Purple Heart during his tours in Vietnam. Part of his job was to train the younger soldiers and was known as Sergeant Steve. When he left the Army, he continued to work with the youth. He worked at McClennan County Juvenile Probation/Detention Center January 1981 to February 2002. He was recognized as doing an outstanding job with the youth at McLennan.
James is preceded in death by his parents Willie and Alice Stevens, sister Mildred M. Stevens and brother, John E. Stevens. James is survived by his wife, Gwen E. Stevens, son, James E. Stevens, Jr., grandchildren: Korithian Stevens, Tymarrik Stevens, great grandchild, Jeremiah Stevens, siblings: Sandra L. Harrison, Willie P. Stevens (Maureen), Earl P. Stevens, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends.
James left this life with happiness in his heart. He was a happy man who had reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Gwen. She was always his “Baby” and Gwen confesses that James E. Stevens has been and will always be the “Love of her life”.
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Interment: March 22, 2019 2:30 pm - August 26, 2025 2:33 pm
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Gwen:
All of us at AA Care Services were so very sorry to hear about the loss of your precious husband. We grieve for you, and pray that God will comfort and keep you in His loving arms. Â
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My prayers and condolences to the family. I had the honor and privilege to work with James for almost 20 years. He was an outstanding and caring employee. He loved his work and had a passion for the kids that crossed his path. He touch the lives of so many kids and always treated them with respect and dignity. He was like a brother to me. He will be sorely missed by his Bill Logue Justice Family. RIP my friend and Vaya Con Dios until we meet again!
Bobby Campos
My prayers and condolences to the family. I had the honor and privilege in working with James for almost 20 years. He was an outstanding and caring worker. He always treated the kids with respect and dignity. He was a compassionate person and was well respected by his Bill Logue Juvenile Justice Family and he will be sorely missed. He received a Purple Heart during his tours in Vietnam and never boasted about his service. He was a very humble man and I consider him my brother! RIP my friend until we meet again. Vaya Con Dios!
Steve. will be missed. Now you and my late Darling Husband Louis Burnell will be reunited as friends again in Heaven as you were on Earth. May GOD bless you!! Rest in peace my friend. Love.
Delma Nelson Burnell