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Albert Stevens Obituary
May the work I've done speak for me. Albert Leroy Stevens departed this life of Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the University of Virginia Health System. Heis known by everyone as Leroy. He was born on July 12, 1936, in Elma Virginia to the late John Emit and Sallie May Stevens. Hewas preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Stevens-Smith; one brother, theRev. Wayne Stevens; one sister, Margret Brackett; and half brother, George Mayo. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Stevens; daughter, Sheila Boling of Covesville, Va.; one grandson, Albert Lamar Stevens of Richmond, Va.; three sisters, Janie Starts (Oliver) of Charlottesville, Va., Annie Hyde (Jim) of Baltimore, Md., and the Rev. Mary Byers (Donald) of North Garden, Va.; one brother, George Stevens (Debra) of Nelson Co., and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was employed by Comdial until the doors closed with over 40 years of service. He worked for Eleanor May for over 20 years and his self employed lawn care service. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Covesville, Va. with the Rev. Joe Chambers, Jr. officiating and the Rev. Lloyd Feggans eulogist. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the services. An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Albert Stevens
Melissa Thompson
May 4, 2021
Uncle Leroy, Sunday’s at the house has not been the same without you. Love and miss you.
Pastor Michael Turner
July 11, 2017
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved family member. He was a great man who is truly missed.
May 15, 2017
Please accept Alvin and my sincere condolences for the loss of such a kind and happy man. We will miss seeing his smiling face at Red Hill School as he was always there helping out for every election cycle. Please hug Scooter a little tighter and let him know that we are thinking of him as well.
Alvin and Carol Bingler, Covesville,Va.
Walter and Polly Mehring
May 15, 2017
Dear Gretchen, Sheila and Scooter,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. In his loving acts of service, Leroy's life was an inspiration to us all. We were proud to know him. I'm sure he is singing beautiful harmony with all his heart in our Lord's heavenly choir. May God's blessings rest on you all!
Barbara Williams
May 13, 2017
He was my heart. Leroy always had a smile, joke or kind word for everyone. He will be truly missed. Much love to his wife and daughter.
Love always, Barbara Jean Johnson Williams
Michael Lewis
May 13, 2017
When my parents moved to Charlottesville in 2007, Leroy was their first friend. How lucky they were to meet this kind and generous man who had a soft spot for strong coffee and chocolate chip cookies.
Donna Sullivan
May 13, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. He was such a wonderful person and he was the same no matter where you saw him. May he rest in peace. God bless all of the family.
May 13, 2017
God's garden has gotten more beautiful because of the flower that was added and how tall it stands out in the garden! We thank God for having met such a wonderful man and know he is in good hands. Leroy will be missed by so many. May God keep you all in his care.
Lloyd & Joyce Gray and Family, Shipman, VA
David May, Jr.
May 12, 2017
Thank you for all you did for my Aunt Eleanor May for so many years. May you meet again in heaven.
JOSEPHINE falkins
May 12, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the love and memories you shared give you strength during this time.
Beth Laughlin
May 12, 2017
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in the passing of Mr. Leroy. What a blessing and privilege it was to know him and to witness God's power in his life. May God remain especially close in the days and weeks ahead.
russell kidd
May 12, 2017
we pray that you know that our prayers are with you and the family.
Vanessa Law
May 12, 2017
God has taken home and Angel. Gretchen, Sheila and Scooter we will see him again in our Heavenly home.
Delores & John Fields
May 12, 2017
To: Ms. Gretchen and Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. Leroy, who always had a pleasant smile and a kind word to share. Mr. Leroy will be missed. We pray for God to continue to bless and strengthen you during this time of sorrow.
Doug & Denise Bush
May 12, 2017
We will miss this very friendly, kind, and godly gentleman so much. He was so welcoming to us always. Our thoughts are with the family.
Lucille & Rauzelle Smith
May 12, 2017
Gretchen, Sheila and Lamar,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of one of the most devoted and hardest working man a family and church could ever have. He was a special person and will live forever in the hearts of all that knew him.
Ray Mosby
May 12, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. Leroy was one of the best role model growing up in covesville. May God continue to give you strength in this time of sorrow.
Linda Jones Mitchell
May 12, 2017
Extending sincere sympathy to all the family.
Linda Jones Mitchell
Myra Allen
May 11, 2017
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Becky Campbell
May 11, 2017
Leroy was one of the nicest person you ever wanted to meet. Our community is so much better for having him in it. God Bless the family in this time of sorrow.
Pat Cutrogt
May 11, 2017
Gretchen and Sheila,
I am so sorry to hear about Leroy's passing. He had such vitality that's it's hard to imagine. I'm sorry that I won't be able to pay my respects by attending his funeral, but no longer live in North Garden.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I know you find comfort in your faith. We will meet him again.
Love and prayers
Pat Cutright
Beverly Taylor
May 11, 2017
Uncle Leroy I will miss you!
we met over 30yrs ago in Baltimore, we became good Friends...Love you
Rev. Loretta Strothers
May 11, 2017
To the family of Leroy Stevens, I am certainly praying for the family as you walk through this season of your life. Leroy was a christian gentleman and a true man of God. Many churches will deeply miss him as I am sure his home church will also. May God continue to bless and keep you in his care.
Denise Starks-Bell
May 11, 2017
Sending prayers to the family; know that God is always with you
May 11, 2017
Leroy will be missed in our neighborhood near Barracks Road where he helped us with lawn and house projects. He was a devout man, always smiling and willing to help. May God bless his family as he continues his journey into everlasting life.
Betty Thacker
Harold Henderson
May 11, 2017
May the lord bless the family and hold them close to his heart in this time of sorrow. Mr.Leroy was undeniably a genuine man and god fearing man and knew that he made no mistakes so to the family always remember that beautiful smile he always wore on his face and hold on to all the great memories and know he is always watching over you. Those we loose dont go away they walk beside us every day. Rest in peace Mr.Leroy you will be missed.
Love
Harold henderson and family
May 11, 2017
I will always remember Leroy and the good times we had at McIntire Park during our softball days. He will be truly missed by many. God will take care of you during your time of grief. God bless the family.
Roberta Mason
Melissa Thompson
May 11, 2017
Uncle Leroy, I will miss seeing you on Sundays sitting on the sofa watching the games and laughing at the crazy things we be saying and doing. You never judged anyone and made everyone feel at ease. I never told you but you reminded me of a "Santa Claus" because your eyes seemed to be twinkling all the time and you were "jolly- like" You would lend both hands to anyone that needed help without asking for anything in return. I'll miss you Uncle Leroy but I know you are ok. Love, Lis (Sugar)
Minister Deborah Simpson
May 11, 2017
To Sis. Gretchen, Sheila, Scooter and entire family. I will be out of town this weekend and so sad that I cannot be at Deacon Stevens homegoing celebration. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. We thank God for his life, for all of the lives he touched and his faithful service to the Brandon Jones Memorial Schorlarship board of directors. He was a blessing to the kingdom and he will be greatly missed by many. Much love ❤ Deborah
Clark Jackson
May 11, 2017
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Richard May
May 11, 2017
The May family's thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Leroy. He was such a great gift to his church, his community and to his friends. It is truly sad that a man of such great character should be taken from us. Please accept out deepest sympathies.
Thelma Whiting
May 11, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends, Leroy was always Leroy, the same wherever we met. His spirit and his conversation always up lifting. He will be missed by many.
May you find comfort in your memories; earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Continued blessings...
Andre & Mary Lewis
May 11, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 11, 2017
Leroy was one of the best people I know. I had hoped that Leroy would take on my lawn care when I got too old. He was such a "doer" and will be missed by everyone. I am out of town and will not be back for the service. Rest In Peace Leroy; you earned you wings.
Sandy Tucker
Ashley Mawyer
May 11, 2017
We loved Leroy and will dearly miss seeing him around. He was a blessing to this community. All he did certainly did speak for him, and he will continue to live in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With Love,
Ashley, Gabe, Alex, and Olivia
Mary Johnson
May 11, 2017
I share in your sorrow for Leroy. He was a wonderful person, it is hard to believe that he is gone. Gretchen, Sheila and Scooter, I can't begin to say that I understand what you are going through because I don't ; but just know that Leroy loved you all and his love was demonstrated many times by the manner in which he lived his life. A Godly manner who loved God his family and his church. Our community and my family mourns along with you, for Leroy was truly a great man.
VIVIAN DOWELL-CRADDOCK
May 11, 2017
DEAREST FAMILY..MY HEART IS FILLED WITH SO MUCH SADNESS OVER THE PASSING OF MY BROTHER AND FRIEND IN CHRIST.JUST KNOWING HE WAS WARRIOR FOR THE LORD IS SUCH A COMFORT...KNOWING GOD CAME FOR HIS OWN IS A COMFORT...KNOWING HE HAS GONE FROM LABOR TO REWARD IS THE GREATEST COMFORT OF ALL.YOU ALL AND HIS FAITHFULBROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST ARE IN MY PRAYERS FOR GUIDANCE AND STRENGTH YOU WILL NEED.BROTHER AND FRIEND IN CHRIST LEROY REST NOW IN THE ARMS OF CHRIST FOR YOU NOW HAVE PERFECT PEACE.
Kathy Woodson
May 10, 2017
Leroy always had such a kindred spirit about him. As a neighbor of Ms. May, it seemed that Leroy was our neighbor too. We were always waving and smiling and glad to see each other. He also was such a gift to the community in his work with the Food Bank and the Ruritan Club. He will be greatly missed. Please accept our sincere condolences. Ronnie and Kathy Woodson
Carolyn Clark Durham
May 10, 2017
My prayers and thoughts are with you Gretchen, Shelia, "Scooter" and family. Leroy was one of my dearest friends; we had known each other for over 25 years. He was one of the best people I have ever known...a true Christian man filled with so much kindness and goodness. My heart breaks in losing my dear friend but I know that God has welcomed this special man home.
Mark Boyd
May 10, 2017
Sorry to hear of the loss. Praying for you Sheila and family. Allow God comfort you during this time.
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