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MOBILE, Alabama
Sep 25, 1947 – Dec 13, 2020 (Age 73)
ARCHIE L. STEVENSON
1947-2020
ARCHIE L. STEVENSON
1947-2020
Mr. Archie L. Stevenson born in Mobile, Al. to the late Mr. Charles and Mrs. Clara H. Stevenson, passed away on Sunday Dec. 13, 2020 in Heidelberg, Germany where he made his home.
Archie is preceded in death by his sisters, Linda F. Stevenson and Patricia A. Stevenson of Atlanta, Ga. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Ulla, devoted daughter, Iris P. Stevenson, Portland, Ore., devoted stepson Josef (Deniz), devoted sister Gloria (Ralph) Gordon, nephew, Corey D. Stevenson, great-niece Britelin Stevenson, Rome, Ga., cousins and many friends.
Archie was a member of Dunbar Jr. High and Central High School Bands before joining Grambling College Marching Tiger Band in Grambling, La. He continued in the U.S. Army Band in Germany and Panama until he retired after 20 years of service. He also formed his own band, After the Storm. Throughout his life, Archie “Stretch” Stevenson brought the joy of music to many.
His service and interment will be held in Heidelberg, Germany.
Read MoreCondolences to the Stevenson Family on the loss of your beloved Archie.
I just learned of his passing. May God sustain you during this time.
Leroy S. Bosby, Jr.
January 19, 2021 | Friend
Gloria,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
NaTasha Russell
December 29, 2020
Remembered By
Steve Arnold
December 28, 2020 | Tucson, AZ | Friend
I feel privileged to have worked with him. He was a gentleman, fine leader and musician.
Timothy Black
December 28, 2020 | PHOENIX, AZ | Coworker
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Romirome
December 27, 2020 | Friend
its so hard to say goodbye to yesterday,classmate fellow band member,SR.7,MARCHING 100
madelyn wolfe
December 24, 2020 | Classmate
My condolences to Gloria and family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God bless you all during this very difficult time.
Clarice Coleman
December 23, 2020 | Friend
TO; Gloria & Family: I have Fond Memories of Archie during the good old days! It’s very difficult to find the right words during this difficult time. Just know that I’m truly sorry for what you’re going through and that I’ll be thinking of you.
Janie Crawford Balams
December 23, 2020 | Friend
