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Pete Stevens Obituary
He was blessed by God's grace to persevere until age 62. Pete was the fourth of six children born to the late Rev. Christopher and Sarah Stevens. Pete was a 1974 graduate of Bradwell Institute. He was employed by Joe Addison Motors and Goodwill Industry, and was an insurance agent for many years serving Liberty County and surrounding areas.
Pete's fellowship with the church propelled him to teach Sunday school, sing in the choir and later became ordained as an elder.
Loved by all, he leaves to cherish his memory five daughters; Angelette Stevens, Sarah (Joseph) McDonald, Mary (Linton) Chapman, Catherine Stevens and Frances (Curtis) Underwood; 13 grandchildren; brothers and sisters; Bishop Norman (Mary Jo) Stevens, Deacon Kevins (Vera) Stevens, Dr. Deloris (John) Mitchell, Evangelist Connie (Joseph) Hasty and Karen (Elder Donald) Clark
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Dorchester Funeral Home, Midway.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at Mt. Sinai Covenant Church, Highway 84, West at Simmons Crossing Ludowici. The body will lie at state from 10 a.m. until the service.
Interment will follow at First African Baptist Church in Riceboro.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Tapestry Connections, an organization dedicated in the fight sickle cell disease. Tapestry Connections, Inc. P.O. Box 775, Hinesville, Ga.
Email: [email protected]
Dorchester Funeral Home of Midway has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pete Stevens
Ebonie Frazier
June 29, 2018
Uncle Pete, I am still trying to process the fact that you are no longer here. But I find comfort in the fact that you are no longer suffering in pain. I will always remember the encouraging words you've spoken to me and I will forever cherish them and our memories. You have not lost the battle but you won and I will always admire your strength and will power! You were an awesome uncle!! I miss you and love you lots!!
Dee R
June 29, 2018
Hebrews 2: 14, 15 is comforting to reflect on. It reassures you what your Almighty Father in the heavens will do to end death and how that is comforting to you as you go from day to day. May your hearts be filled with His peace.
Channie Frazier
June 28, 2018
Uncle Pete,
You will always be remembered for your wit, humor, and laughter. I will never forget you telling me that you were in pain every single day. You're now pain free! You fought your battle for a long time...and now you have won! We will always remember you!
Ronald Baker
June 28, 2018
To the Stevens Family, May God comfort and keep you in HIS care. Remember, nothing is lost when you know where it is.
deacon lewis lowder elder emma lowder
June 28, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 28, 2018
To the family, our hearts are heavy, still we rejoice and we want you to rejoice with us because Elder Stevens finished his race strong. Yes, it was a long battle, but we believe death was swallowed up in victory. We will miss him.
Pastor Esther Copes & the Mt. Sinai Church Family
Willie Holmes
June 27, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nathaniel and Brenda I Williams Walthour
June 26, 2018
My prayers and condolences goes out to the children of Elder Pete Stevens, his siblings and the entire Stevens and Walthour family. May God give you strength and comfort during your time of bereavement.
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