Ernest H. Stevenson

I wish I'd gone back to see you one more time. I thought you were just my science teacher way back then, until I realized you saw what others didn't and tried to save me from it. Even though you weren't able to, I always appreciated that you tried. I'll never forget you, Coach. Sindy-San.

Sorry to hear of the passing of my childhood friend. Even though my family left Tallahassee when I was 6, our families remained friends over the decades and we visited anytime my family returned to Florida to visit family. I remember the last time I saw Ernest I was I was at LSU and he stopped to see me on his way to his first navy post. He was so handsome in his naval uniform and so excited to defend our country that he loved. May he rest in peace knowing he completed a life well done.
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Sending up many prayers & good thoughts for Coach Stevenson & his family. I had the pleasure of being one of his students, at Godby. Such a good teacher & a great person. He always had such a positive attitude & got along so well with everyone he encountered. They don't make them like you anymore.

The Stevenson's have always been wonderful. Ernie was a genuinely caring soul for the students at Godby. He helped me and more than a few of my friends. I will never forget he or Jim. They made a significant difference in who I am today. I will always remember.

Ernie was special ! I remember in the 70's in Tallahassee when he held meetings weekly that were attended by athletes from Godby , FSU , , FAMU all crowded into his house when he was a teacher at Godby HS . He and Jim Gladden were difference makers that helped so many hear the Gospel and they changed the culture in all our football programs at the time . the national and state championships came then but the real prize was the love for Jesus that Ernie brought to so many ! It was an honor to...