Rockbridge Baths, Virginia
STEVENS, Emory Marvin, passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of November 29, 2012. Born May 16, 1939, he was attended to in his final days by his surviving children, Peyton E. Stevens of Gum Spring, Va., and Stacy M. Stevens of Rockbridge Baths, Va.; a host of friends, including Gail Smith of Hadensville, Va., Alfreda Hatcher of Maidens, Va., Allison Bowles of Richmond, Va.; and many representatives from Hospice Care of Virginia. In addition to his children, Mr. Stevens is survived by six grandchildren,
Peyton E. Stevens II of Mechanicsville, Va., Austin M. Stevens of Powhatan, Va., Matthew P. and Grace E. Stevens of Maidens, Va., and Indira S. and Layton M. Stevens of Rockbridge Baths, Va.; and three sisters, Margaret Keyser of Colonial Heights, Va., Elsie Scott of Lancaster, Va., and Jeannie Chubb of Kilmarnock, Va. Emory was an accomplished carpenter who worked for 23 years at Union Presbyterian Seminary (UPS) in Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew E. Stevens, also a longtime employee of UPS. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, December 2, 4 p.m., at Mealy Funeral Home, 2530 Dogtown Road, Goochland, Va. 23063. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Virginia, 1700 Bayberry Court, Richmond, Va. 23226.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Emory was a good friend to my husband, Hoss Waldrop. He visited him while he was ill and it meant so much to him. I know he'll be missed by many.
Colleen
December 10, 2012 | Goochland, VA
Stacy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Harris
December 02, 2012 | Lexington, VA
Peyton and Stacy ,i truly enjoyed the time i spent with your father. Praying for comfort and strength during this time.
Alfreda Hatcher
December 01, 2012 | Maidens, VA
May god be with your family during this time of grief.
Trudy Gordon
December 01, 2012 | Atlanta, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this very difficult time.
Doug & Janet
Janet & Doug Hill
December 01, 2012 | Richmond, VA
My deepest sincere sympathy for the entire family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Emory loved his family very much and that love will. continue to live within you. May God grant you comfort and peace on the coming days.
Holly Nash Torres
December 01, 2012 | Henrico, VA