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Walter Stevenson Obituary

Reverend Walter Scott "Scottie" Stevenson was born August 19,1968, to the late Reverend James W. Stevenson and Rosetta Stevenson in Gary, Indiana. He attended Banneker Elementary, Tolleston Middle School and Roosevelt High School where he played varsity football in high school. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching football.

After high school graduation, Scottie joined the US Navy in 1988 where he served his country faithfully as a Medical Corpsman alongside the US Marines. He was stationed in Great Lakes, Illinois, Okinawa, Japan, Philippines and also served on a US AirCraft Carrier.

Walter made his heavenly transition on Friday, April 7, 2023 , at the age of 54. Walter is preceded in death by his Parents: Reverend James and Sister Rosetta Stevenson. Brothers: James Lawrence Stevenson and Ronald Wendell Stevenson Sisters: Barbara Jean Stevenson-Swift, Carol Stevenson-Perry; and Cynthia Stevenson. He leaves to cherish his memories Daughter: Rayna Hawkins. Brother: Craig Stevenson of New Mexico Sisters: Patricia Mack, Gary, Indiana, Joyce Stevenson of Memphis, Tennessee, and Brenda Jo Stevenson-Boley of Texas and a host of other relatives, and friends.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 25, 2023.

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Janet Murff Jeffries

November 30, 2024

I miss talking and laughing with my cousin. I love and miss you Scottie. May you rest in peace til we meet again.

Myra Gwendolyn Jones in Dallas

May 8, 2023

May the Lord bless the family with great peace!

Lanore Stott

April 27, 2023

Sending prayers to his family. May God strengthen everyone.

LaNita Johnson

April 26, 2023

My condolences to the family

Tiina Hobbs

April 26, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Yolanda Wilson ( Madry)

April 26, 2023

My sincerest condolences to the Family. I went to middle and high school with Walter. Rest In Peace Classmate .

Shawn Magee

April 26, 2023

My sincerest condolences to the Steverson family. I remember him at Roosevelt. Sending panther love.

Beatrice Moore

April 26, 2023

I am sorry for your loss and sending condolences to your family. We were classmates at Roosevelt High School, class of '87.
Rest well classmate,
Beatrice Mathews-Moore

Robin Worsham

April 26, 2023

Rest in Heaven Scottie you will be missed. Continued prayers go out to the entire Stevenson family!
Brenda my sister be strong and cherish the fond memories you shared. Love you!

Renee Brown

April 25, 2023

So sorry for your loss of Scottie ,Family are in my prayers .

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April 25, 2023

Rest in Peace bro

The Bridges Family

April 25, 2023

To Pat and family we offer our condolences and prayers at this difficult time.

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