Thomas was born August 19, 1932 in Buncombe County to the late Richard and Fannie Roberts Stevens; he was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He served in the US Air Force and retired from Verizon in 1991 after 30 years of service. Tom was a member of Erwin Hills Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by nine siblings.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Virginia Haney Stevens; sisters, Nell Bell, and Sue Capps and husband Gene; and a brother, Joe Stevens and wife Sarah; special friend, Ron Rice and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville. Reverends Andy McDevitt and Ricky Wolfe will officiate. Burial will follow in Ashlawn Gardens of Memory, Asheville.
Thomas was born August 19, 1932 in Buncombe County to the late Richard and Fannie Roberts Stevens; he was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He served in the US Air Force and retired from Verizon in 1991 after 30 years of service. Tom was a member of Erwin Hills Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by nine siblings.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Virginia Haney Stevens; sisters, Nell Bell, and Sue Capps and husband Gene; and a brother, Joe Stevens and wife Sarah; special friend, Ron Rice and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville. Reverends Andy McDevitt and Ricky Wolfe will officiate. Burial will follow in Ashlawn Gardens of Memory, Asheville.
Family Members
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Frank Stevens
1915–1915
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Virginia Elizabeth Stevens Battle
1916–1993
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Alice Frances Stevens Deweese
1918–2003
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Robert Charles Stevens
1919–2002
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Corp Henry William Stevens
1921–2002
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Wylma Elizabeth Stevens Sluder
1923–1999
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PVT Merritt James Stevens
1925–1945
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George William Stevens Sr.
1927–1991
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Sue Stevens Capps
1928–2020
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Nell Stevens Bell
1930–2023
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Ella Mae Stevens Cowan
1934–2012
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Rosalie Joan Stevens
1938–2012
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