Evard David Stevens

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MANNINGTON — Evard David Stevens, 85, of Wallace, WV, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Fairmont General Hospital.

He was born March 25, 1928, in Marion County, WV, a son of the late Walter Thomas Stevens and Ollie Blanche Myers Stevens.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian Kathleen Villers Stevens, with whom he was married to for 64 years; five children, Walter Thomas Stevens and wife Nova Dale of Michigan, James Stevens and wife Brenda Sue of Oakdale, Catherine Walls and husband Dale of Wyatt, David Stevens and wife Rebecca of Margarette, and Carol “Susie” McCoy of Margarette; 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Opal McCourt of Kent, OH; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by four brothers, Alfred Stevens, Clarence Stevens, James Stevens and Ray Stevens, and one sister, Hazel Wells.

Mr. Stevens worked at Consolidated Coal Co., 20 Whetstone Portal, and retired as a member of UMWA 4060 after 38 years of service. He worked on cars and enjoyed setting on the porch and visiting with family and friends. He was fondly known as “coal digger.”

Family and friends may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV, on Friday, July 5, 2013, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Robert Shingleton officiating. Burial will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Wyatt, WV.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com

Masters Funeral Home, Mannington.

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