STEVENS, George Arthur
Source: The Fountain County Neighbor, May 31, 2006, pg A3
COVINGTON — George Arthur “Art”
Stevens, 58, currently of Covington, died at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006 in
Home Hospital, Lafayette. He was born May 22, 1948 in Beaverville, Ill., the
son of George Perry and Regina Lee (Williams) Stevens. He spent most of his
time in the Rankin and Hoopeston, Ill. area. He enjoyed nature, learning, and
his family. He was a patient and kind man who loved to teach. He was previously
enlisted in the U. S. Army. He attended a chess club in Danville, Ill. He
worked as a mechanic for many years of his life. Though he had a trying life he
always seemed to see the bright side of things and lighten the situation for
everyone else's benefit. He would reach out a helping hand to anyone, no matter
how many times they had proven unworthy, and he was a forgiving man. Survivors
include: a son, Michael Stevens, Ft. Payne, Ala.; three daughters, Michelle
Stevens, Rainsville, Ala., Melissa (Joey) Payne, Ft. Payne, Ala., and Jennifer
Stevens, at home; a brother, Alan Stevens, Woodland, Ill.; four grandchildren;
three step grandchildren; and a dear friend and companion, Kathy Treach. He was
preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Johnny. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Shelby Funeral Home, Covington, Danville
National Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion and V.F.W.
Contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. – jlr