Born in Columbus County NC, he was the son of the late John Purvis and Bessie Williamson Stevens, Sr. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and retired from Brendels. He was twice married, first to the late Lynn Pope Stevens.
Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are: three sons, J. (Angie E.) Stevens of Leesville, Shane (Jennifer W.) Stevens of Greer, and Charles (Jennifer C.) Stevens of Brighton, TN, and a sister, Beverly (Buddy) Pope of Lake Waccamaw, NC and eight grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016 at Garden of Memories with Rev. Gayle Summey officiating.
The family will receive friends 12:30 – 2 p.m. Monday at Pruitt Funeral Home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1831 Rogers Rd, Anderson, SC 29621. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com
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