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Philip Stevens Obituary

Philip Andrew Stevens Sr., 92, of Fincastle, Va., died on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Margaret Williamson Stevens; parents, Herbert E. and Sally Spigle Stevens; brothers, Louie and Herbert E. Stevens Jr.; and sisters, Juanita Otey, Louise Strickler, Edna Hinchee, Mary Moler, and Bessie Stevens. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Philip A. Jr. and Gale Humphreys Stevens, of Roanoke; granddaughter, Elizabeth Sayre Stevens, of Roanoke; brother, Warren Stevens, of Fincastle; brotherin-law, Harry Mac Williamson, of Fincastle; and sisters-inlaw, Louise Snyder, of Roanoke, and Noreen Williamson, of Fincastle. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010, in Wheatland Lutheran Church with the Rev. Cecie Haxton officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 8 to Apr. 11, 2010.

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Michele Dearing

April 9, 2010

I am the ex-wife of Kevin (Nate) Stevens and had meet your dad several times. He always struck me as a kind man and after seeing Warren in the grocery store severals months ago, it makes one realize how quickly times passes. My sympathy is extended to the entire Stevens family and I am so sorry for your loss. Michele Dearing

Raymond Neese

April 9, 2010

Andy
Sure sorry to learn of the passing of your father.
Ray

April 9, 2010

I only knew Phil for three years, but he was a very good friend from day one. His kindness and thoughfulness for others was a special gift. May his family find comfort in knowing God's angel has gone home. He will be greatly missed. Larry Dancy (Fincastle, VA)

Mary Ann Conlon Smith

April 8, 2010

Phil was such a lovely man. It was always a pleasure to see him in church. My family and I will miss him.

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