William Stevens

William Stevens

William Stevens Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 16, 2008.
STEVENS, William William Johnson Stevens, 93, of Lem's Bluff Plantation, Yonges Island, widower of Alice Bailey Stevens, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at Roper Hospital. Family and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at 11 o'clock, November 19, 2008 at Christ St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hollywood. Mr. Stevens was born May 2, 1915 in Charleston, SC son of the late Joseph Stanyarne Stevens and Mary Johnson Stevens. He attended Georgia Tech. Mr. Stevens retired as president of Stevens Towing Company. Mr. Stevens was a member of the Exchange Club, South Carolina Agricultural Society and Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. Survivors include one son; William Johnson Stevens, Jr. (Susan) of Yonges Island, two daughters; Alice McClung Stevens (Augustus Y. Woods) of Alexandria, VA, and Elizabeth Pinckney Stevens Sanders (David) of Mobile, AL, two grandsons; William Johnson Stevens, III and Robert Walker Groves Stevens both of Yonges Island, and two granddaughters; Bailey Stallworth Sanders and Catherine Legare Sanders both of Mobile, AL. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society, 8123 Chisolm Plantation Road, Edisto Island, SC 29438. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Ann Gillespie

November 20, 2008

Bill, Susan, Alice, Beth,

I am very sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is there is no body like Grampy ( Tanny Boy) and Uncle Johnson. I am just so glad he did not have to be around and not be independent. I think that is always a great thing to be able to drive your self and do your own thing. My first car that I remember Uncle Johnson having had a gas tank on the roof because the tank had rusted out. I thought it was so cool and it gave me the knowledge that just because it does not look so good use your head your can come up with a way to fix it. I am so glad your children got to have Uncle Johnson for the knowledge and skills that I can sure tell you no other could have given them or you. I still miss Granny and Grampy to this day. I had lunch with uncle Johnson about a 6 or 8 weeks maybe longer time flies for me and we had a great time talking about Beth and the horses and the trips to Fl with the sugar pulp that I got to make with them on the boat. I am very sorry that I did not get to come to the funeral but our family and my Mom and Dad were there in spirit. I hope to keep in better touch and we can share some of our stories together. Love to you all. Ann Randy Travis Allegra and Trevor Gillespie

David Jordan

November 19, 2008

Bill,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, Captain Stevens. I keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe Goodman

November 19, 2008

Your Dad & Mom were very close friends with our parents . All of the Goodmans extend our simpathy to all of you and know that our prayers are with each of you during this time .

Captain Stevens at Colonial Dorchester State Park February 2007

Lynn Pahl

November 17, 2008

Captain Stevens was one of the most inspirational gentleman that I was honored to meet. As I became interested in the history of Stevens Towing and later in the family history, Captain Stevens helped lead me with his recollections and stories.

I was so happy the day he came to visit Colonial Dorchester State Park during our Saturday morning archeological dig. At lunch amidst one of the lots owned by one of his relatives, he had the group "in his hand." Everyone had questions that he was delighted to answer.

I will miss him, but keep his spirit alive in the history he shared.

Bryan Pahl, Sr.

November 16, 2008

I truly believe Captain Johnson was one of the finest people I have met my entire life. Many times he would listen carefully to a work (and sometimes personal) tribulation of mine. After listening closely he always asked a few questions to clarify the facts. It seemed he would analyze a problem mechanically, socially, religiously and most of all using his life full of experiences. After careful consideration, sometimes even returning the next day, a level headed answer or solution would be given. Usually at that point his mind was made up and no additional facts or arguments could change his mind. Weather I liked the answer or not, I always respected his thoughts to the fullest.

Our prayers to the Stevens family especially of peace of mind knowing there will always be wonderful memories. We will truly miss Captain Johnson and will always have fond memories of him.

Bryan Pahl and family

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