Roy O. Stevens

i just learned of roy's death. he was a wonderful man whom my wife and little boy enjoyed meeting. i was fortunate to interview him last year at the memorial.i am honored to have had him as my friend these past 4 years and my visit to the dday memorial this june wont be the same.a class act and a member of the greatest generation who will truly be missed

To all Roy's family, I was so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. He was a very special person and so very kind. I will keep you in my prayers. Love to all

Stevens Family:
I am a complete stranger to you. Though I now live in Texas, I, too, am a son of Virginia. In 2005 I had the honor and privilege to meet Roy at the D-Day memorial. My family and I were visiting my wife's family in Monroe, and on the morning I met Roy, I was reading the "Bedford Boys". Ironically, I had just finished reading about the Stevens brothers when I had to put the book down to drive to the memorial. Imagine my thrill when, less than an hour later, I got to meet...

With deepest respect, a true hero has passed. I read "The Bedford Boys" and while I do not personally know Mr. Stevens or his family, I mourn the passing of a gentleman, a soldier and true American. May you rest in peace.

Helen and Family
I lived, felt, and always knew the true meaning of family from my "growing-up" days with Uncle Roy.....I have the most precious memories of my childhood, riding horses on his farm...Thank you so much-you will be always in my heart. Love to all of you, Janell

Dear Kathy & family,
Prayers are with you and your family at this time of your great loss. I have read so much of our local history, with your dad being a large part of it. Your dad was such an accomplished man, a local icon and hero, and he left a wonderful legacy for not only his family, but all of us as a community to be proud of. May God comfort you through this time. Love & prayers,

Kathy, Polk and Family-
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all these past few weeks and especially this week. We would like to extend the comfort of friendship now and in your time ahead. Lots of Love,

ROY WAS A FATHER FIGURE TO ME WHEN I WAS GROWING UP,WITH THE 4H DRILL TEAM,TRAILRIDES. HE WILL BE MISSED ALOT.HE WAS FUN TO VISIT WHEN I CAME TO BEDFORD,AND COULD GET BY TO SEE HIM AND HELEN.

As former Marine and brother Mason,Marshall lodge #39, the thought's and prayers are with the family! Thank you from our country in it's time of need!